C50.51
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of breast, female
Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of breast, female
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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-outer quadrant of breast, female?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of breast, female is C50.51. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of breast, female". C50.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C50.51 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C50.51 represents "Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of breast, female". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C50.51 a billable code?
No, C50.51 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 C50.51.
What chapter is C50.51 in?
C50.51 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C50.51?
C50.51 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 C50.51?
C50.51 has 3 child codes, including: C50.511 (Malig neoplm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast), C50.512 (Malig neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast), C50.519 (Malig neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of unsp female breast).
Are additional codes required with C50.51?
Yes, when using C50.51 you should also code: code to identify estrogen, and other hormones and factors receptor status (Z17.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C50.51?
C50.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153553. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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