ICD Code N64.89

ICD code N64.89 is used to identify other specified disorders of the breast that do not fall under more specific diagnostic categories.

1. Presence of breast pain not attributable to common causes such as infection or malignancy

2. Detection of benign breast masses or nodules that do not fit criteria for more specific diagnoses

3. Observation of nipple discharge without evidence of malignancy or infection

4. Identification of breast skin changes (e.g., thickening, dimpling) not explained by other specific conditions

5. Documentation of breast asymmetry or deformity not classified elsewhere

6. Notation of non-lactational mastitis or inflammation not meeting criteria for other specified disorders

7. Reporting of other abnormal breast findings that do not correspond to a more precise ICD code

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code N64.89 include:

- 19000 (Puncture aspiration of cyst of breast)

- 19020 (Mastotomy with exploration or drainage of abscess, deep)

- 19100 (Biopsy of breast; percutaneous, needle core, not using imaging guidance)

- 19101 (Biopsy of breast; open, incisional)

- 19301 (Mastectomy, partial)

- 19302 (Mastectomy, partial, with axillary lymphadenectomy)

- 76098 (Radiological examination, surgical specimen)

- 76641 (Ultrasound, breast, unilateral, real time with image documentation, complete)

- 76642 (Ultrasound, breast, unilateral, real time with image documentation, limited)

- 88305 (Pathology examination of breast tissue, gross and microscopic)

The selection of CPT codes depends on the specific clinical scenario and procedures performed for ICD code N64.89.

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