C50.32

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of breast, male

Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of breast, male

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C50-C50

Parent Code

C50.3

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • connective tissue of breast
  • Paget's disease of breast
  • Paget's disease of nipple

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify estrogen, and other hormones and factors receptor status (Z17.-)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of breast, male?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of breast, male is C50.32. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of breast, male". C50.32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C50.32 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C50.32 represents "Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of breast, male". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C50.32 a billable code?

No, C50.32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C50.32.

What chapter is C50.32 in?

C50.32 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C50.32?

C50.32 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: skin of breast (C44.501, C44.511, C44.521, C44.591).

What are the subcategories under C50.32?

C50.32 has 3 child codes, including: C50.321 (Malig neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right male breast), C50.322 (Malig neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left male breast), C50.329 (Malig neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of unsp male breast).

Are additional codes required with C50.32?

Yes, when using C50.32 you should also code: code to identify estrogen, and other hormones and factors receptor status (Z17.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C50.32?

C50.32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842101. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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