C50.411 – Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

C50.411 diagnosis code: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

C50.411 is a code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and it designates malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast.”

The designated usage of this specific ICD-10 code is exclusively intended for female patients who have been diagnosed with a malignant tumor located in the upper region of their right breast. Using the correct diagnosis codes ensures compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines and helps ensure accurate claim processing, avoids delays or denials, and supports proper reporting.

Is the C50.411 billable?

Yes, the C50.411 code is billable and can be used to designate a patient for reimbursement purposes.

C50.411 clinical information

A malignant neoplasm means that a tumor is cancerous. In the context of this ICD-10 code, malignant neoplasm refers to a cancerous tumor in the upper-outer quadrant of a female patient's right breast.

In short, the female patient has breast cancer or they are at risk of developing it, given the presence of a malignant tumor.

There are several ways to treat breast cancer. These include the following:

• Removal of the whole breast (mastectomy) or just the part where the cancer is and some tissue (lumpectomy)
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Targeted therapy
• Immunotherapy

The treatment will be based on the stage of the cancer, with earlier stages often requiring less aggressive therapies and later stages needing more intensive approaches. Doctors will consider the cancer’s stage to determine the most effective combination of treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapies.

C50.411 synonyms include:

• Malignant neoplasm of breast upper outer quadrant
• Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of female breast
• Neoplasm of upper outer quadrant of female breast
• Primary malignant neoplasm of breast upper outer quadrant
• Primary malignant neoplasm of upper outer quadrant of female breast
• Infiltrating ductal carcinoma of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for malignant neoplasms in the female breast:

• C50.412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
• C50.011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
• C50.012: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left female breast
• C50.111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
• C50.112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
• C50.211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
• C50.212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
• C50.311: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right female breast
• C50.312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
• C50.511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
• C50.512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast