icd 10 cm code for breast retroareolar ductal ectasia

What is the ICD 10 code for ectasia of the breast?

Mammary duct ectasia of right breast. N60.41 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM N60.41 became effective on October 1, 2019.

What is the ICD 10 code for benign breast dysplasia?

benign mammary dysplasia ( N60.-) fibrocystic disease of breast ( N60.-) Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

What is the ICD 10 code for cyst of breast?

benign cyst of breast ( N60.-) benign mammary dysplasia ( N60.-) fibrocystic disease of breast ( N60.-) Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

What is the ICD 10 code for fibroadenosis of breast?

Fibroadenosis of breast 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code N60.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM N60.2 became effective on October 1, 2020.

What is ductal ectasia breast?

Duct ectasia, also known as mammary duct ectasia, is a benign (non-cancerous) breast condition that occurs when a milk duct in the breast widens and its walls thicken. This can cause the duct to become blocked and lead to fluid build-up.

What is the cause of ductal ectasia?

Duct ectasia is usually caused by aging. It's common in women who are approaching menopause or going through menopause. However, some women develop duct ectasia after going through menopause. As you age, the milk ducts under your areola become shorter and wider.

What is asymmetric ductal ectasia?

Definition of Asymmetric Ductal Ectasia. On the basis of the previously published morphologic criteria, we define asymmetric ductal ectasia as unilateral dilatation of a duct or group of ducts that is greater than 2 mm in diameter or an ampullary portion greater than 3 mm in diameter [5, 6].

Is mammary duct ectasia common?

Mammary duct ectasia is most common in people who are close to or have already gone through menopause. This condition typically affects females, but there are very rare cases of it developing in males.

How is duct ectasia diagnosis?

Your doctor diagnoses mammary duct ectasia by removing a small sample of breast tissue from the affected breast. This procedure, called a biopsy, enables your doctor to examine your breast tissue under a microscope. With close examination, doctors can detect any changes in the tissue.

Who gets duct ectasia?

Mammary duct ectasia usually affects women who are close to or past the age of menopause (50 and older), which suggests that aging may play a role. All of its symptoms can be associated with breast cancer, too, so it's important to work with your doctor to rule out that possibility.

Is duct ectasia unilateral or bilateral?

Although bilateral symmetric subareolar ductal ectasia is usually benign, a unilateral- ly dilated duct pattern on mammography may be an indicator of malignancy.

What does mammary duct ectasia look like?

Mammary duct ectasia may also simply be called duct ectasia. It is a benign breast condition caused by a milk duct widening and the surrounding skin thickening. This can lead to your milk duct becoming blocked, leading to fluid build-up. It can appear like a whitehead on your nipple.

What is Birads classification?

The Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS), developed by the American College of Radiology, provides a standardized classification for mammographic studies. This system demonstrates good correlation with the likelihood of breast malignancy.

How many Lactiferous ducts are there?

The milk ducts, also called lactiferous ducts, are the tubes that carry your breast milk from where it is made in the glandular tissue of your breast out to your nipple. There are approximately 15 to 20 milk ducts located in your breast.

How do you treat duct ectasia?

To relieve discomfort associated with mammary duct ectasia, you might try these self-care measures:Apply warm compresses. A warm compress applied to your nipple and surrounding area may soothe painful breast tissue.Use breast pads for nipple discharge. ... Wear a support bra. ... Sleep on the opposite side. ... Stop smoking.

What is ductal hyperplasia?

In usual ductal hyperplasia, there is an overgrowth of cells lining the ducts in the breast, but the cells look very close to normal. In atypical hyperplasia (or hyperplasia with atypia), the cells look more distorted and abnormal.

The ICD code N604 is used to code Duct ectasia of breast

Duct ectasia of the breast or mammary duct ectasia or plasma cell mastitis is a condition in which the lactiferous duct becomes blocked or clogged.This is the most common cause of greenish discharge. Mammary duct ectasia can mimic breast cancer. It is a disorder of peri- or post-menopausal age.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code N60.41 and a single ICD9 code, 610.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.