Cancer of the Nipple: Understanding and Treatment

C50919: A Specific Code for Malignant Neoplasms of the Breast

What is C50919?

C50919 is a specific ICD-10-CM code used to indicate a diagnosis of Malignant Neoplasms of the Breast, specifically when the tumor grows from ducts beneath the nipple onto the surface.

Breast Cancer Classification under ICD-10

The Range of ICD-10 Codes

The ICD-10 code range for Malignant Neoplasms of Breast (C50-C50929) is a medical classification list developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). It classifies various types of breast cancer based on their location, type, and other characteristics.

Types of Breast Cancer Included in C50919

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (NOS)

This code includes cases of Invasive Breast Carcinoma Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), which is a type of breast cancer that has spread beyond the ducts into the surrounding breast tissue.

Billable and Non-Billable Codes

C50919 as a Billable Code

C50919 is a billable code and should be used for reimbursement purposes.

C501 as a Non-Billable Code

To code a diagnosis of Malignant Neoplasms of the Breast that is not otherwise specified, healthcare providers must use one of the two child codes of C501 that describes the specific type of breast cancer diagnosed.

Mammogram Screening Code

Z1231 for Encounter Screening

Z1231 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasms of the breast.