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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Mastectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Right Mastectomy

Z90.11
C50.911
Z42.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for right mastectomy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Right Breast Removal
Right Modified Radical Mastectomy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Mastectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Mastectomy

Use ICD-10 code Z90.11 for acquired absence of right breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired absence of right breast

Billable Code
Z90.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of right breast removal

Applicable To

  • • Post-mastectomy status

Important Notes

  • • Always confirm the side of the mastectomy in documentation.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

Billable Code
C50.911
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pathology report confirming malignancy
  • • Imaging studies showing tumor in right breast

Applicable To

  • • Invasive ductal carcinoma of right breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure current cancer status is documented.

Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

Billable Code
Z42.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Operative report detailing reconstruction procedure

Applicable To

  • • Reconstruction post-mastectomy

Important Notes

  • • Document the type and timing of reconstruction.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z42.1

Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

Use when reconstruction is performed post-mastectomy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right mastectomy?

The ICD-10 code for a right mastectomy is Z90.11, indicating acquired absence of the right breast.

How do you code a right mastectomy with reconstruction?

For a right mastectomy with reconstruction, use Z90.11 for the mastectomy and Z42.1 for the reconstruction encounter.

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