C50.A2
C50.A2: Malignant inflammatory neoplasm of left breast
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft
C50.A2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for malignant inflammatory neoplasm of left breast. It is valid for submission on a claim.
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Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
Risk adjustment
C50.A2 risk-adjusts. Under the CMS-HCC V28 model it maps to these categories:
- HCC 22 Bladder, Colorectal, and Other Cancers0.363 RAF
- HCC 23 Prostate, Breast, and Other Cancers and Tumors0.186 RAF
Coefficient shown for the Community Non-dual Aged segment. A higher HCC in the same hierarchy will suppress this one, so capturing it does not always add score. Look up the whole chart to see which of its HCCs the hierarchy would zero.
Medicare coverage
C50.A2 is named in 32 Medicare coverage policies: 32 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A52370Billing and Coding: Bevacizumab and biosimilars
- A52399Billing and Coding: Denosumab (Prolia®, Xgeva®, Jubbonti®) and biosimilars
- A52450Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™)
- A52453Billing and Coding: Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Analogs
Code history
- addedFY2024-FY2027
Malignant inflammatory neoplasm of left breast