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ICD-10-CM Code for Other specified disorders of breast N64.8

ICD-10 code N64.8 for Other specified disorders of breast is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .

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Other specified disorders of breast

N64

Excludes2: mechanical complication of breast prosthesis and implant (T85.4-)

 
N64.8 Other specified disorders of breast
Child Code
Ptosis of breast
Child Code
Hypoplasia of breast
Child Code
Other specified disorders of breast

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I'm not sure what you mean by "There is no coding for T85.898 (code first note)." Do you mean that there is no documentation of a breast graft? I also see fat necrosis with breast specimens, but I do... [ Read More ]
Denials from Medicare for fat necrosis - N64.1
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ICD Breast Lump denials
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Failed images for Mammogram
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Modifier for Q0091 and G0101 with E&M 99214
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