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N64.51

N64.51: Induration of breast

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

N64.51 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for induration of breast. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes2 inherited from the categories above N64.51

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on N64.5: Other signs and symptoms in breast

  • abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of breast (R92.-)

Written on N64: Other disorders of breast

  • mechanical complication of breast prosthesis and implant (T85.4-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

N64.51 is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A52849Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging: Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
  • A56448Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
  • A56580Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

  • Induration, indurated›breast(fibrous)

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under N64.5

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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