icd 10 code for d48.61

What is the ICD 10 code for phyllodes tumor of right breast?

Benign neoplasm of right breast D24. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM D24. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What does unspecified behavior neoplasm mean?

When the behavior of a tumor cannot be predicted through pathology, it is called a neoplasm of uncertain behavior. These are neoplasms which are currently benign but have characteristics that make it possible for the tumor to become malignant.

What is the difference between neoplasm of uncertain and unspecified?

Providers routinely do not have all the information needed to make a final diagnosis. Consequently, an “unspecified” condition is reported while awaiting additional information. “Neoplasm of uncertain behavior” is frequently documented to describe a mass that is awaiting confirmatory biopsy results.

When should a neoplasm of uncertain behavior code be assigned?

5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin should only be used when the pathologist cannot determine if a neoplasm is benign or malignant. It is a specific code to be utilized after a histologic determination has been made, not a code to be used at the time the sample is obtained.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Convert D48.61 to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code D48.61 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Information for Patients

Most women experience breast changes at some time. Your age, hormone levels, and medicines you take may cause lumps, bumps, and discharges (fluids that are not breast milk).

The ICD code D486 is used to code Phyllodes tumor

Phyllodes tumors (from Greek: phullon leaf), also cystosarcoma phyllodes, cystosarcoma phylloides and phylloides tumor, are typically large, fast-growing masses that form from the periductal stromal cells of the breast. They account for less than 1% of all breast neoplasms.

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 D48.61 and a single ICD9 code, 238.3 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.