C50.4
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast
Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Chapter
2: NeoplasmsBlock
C50-C50
Parent Code
C50Child Codes
2
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding 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
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(8)
C50.0Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola
C50.1Malignant neoplasm of central portion of breast
C50.2Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of breast
C50.3Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of breast
C50.5Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of breast
C50.6Malignant neoplasm of axillary tail of breast
C50.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of breast
C50.9Malignant neoplasm of breast of unspecified site
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Related ICF Categories(43)
The ICF Core Set for Breast Cancer identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Temperament and personality functions
Energy and drive functions
Sleep functions
Emotional functions
Experience of self and time functions
Sensation of pain
Immunological system functions
Exercise tolerance functions
Weight maintenance functions
Sexual functions
Mobility of joint functions
Muscle power functions
Protective functions of the skin
Carrying out daily routine
Handling stress and other psychological demands
Changing basic body position
Maintaining body position
Walking
Washing oneself
Dressing
Looking after one's health
Doing housework
Assisting others
Basic interpersonal interactions
Complex interpersonal interactions
Intimate relationships
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Products or substances for personal consumption
Immediate family
Friends
Health professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Societal attitudes
Housing services, systems and policies
Transportation services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
General social support services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Labour and employment services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast is C50.4. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast". C50.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C50.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C50.4 represents “Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C50.4 a billable code?
No, C50.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under C50.4.
What chapter is C50.4 in?
C50.4 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C50.4?
C50.4 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 C50.4?
C50.4 has 2 child codes, including: C50.41 (Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast, female), C50.42 (Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast, male).
Are additional codes required with C50.4?
Yes, when using C50.4, also report: estrogen, and other hormones and factors receptor status (Z17.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C50.4?
C50.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496810. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of breast?
The ICF Core Set for Breast Cancer includes 43 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C50.4?
C50.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C6Z (Malignant neoplasms of breast, unspecified).
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