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ICD-10-CM Code for Benign neoplasm of unspecified breast D24.9

ICD-10 code D24.9 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified breast is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Benign neoplasm of unspecified breast

D24

Includes: benign neoplasm of connective tissue of breast
benign neoplasm of soft parts of breast
fibroadenoma of breast

Excludes2: adenofibrosis of breast (N60.2)
benign cyst of breast (N60.-)
benign mammary dysplasia (N60.-)
benign neoplasm of skin of breast (D22.5, D23.5)
fibrocystic disease of breast (N60.-)

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