icd10free.comPowered by Curo

ICD-10 Coding for Fibrocystic Breast Disease(N60.3, N60.19, N60.31)

Save

Learn about ICD-10 coding for fibrocystic breast disease, including code N60.3 for fibrosclerosis with epithelial proliferation and N60.19 for benign changes.

Also known as:
Fibrocystic ChangesFibrocystic MastopathyBenign Breast Disease
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Fibrocystic Breast Disease

N00-N99Primary Range

Diseases of the genitourinary system

→
Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
N60.3Fibrosclerosis of breast
N60.19Other benign mammary dysplasia
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Fibrosclerosis of breast
N60.3
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other benign mammary dysplasiaN60.19
Fibrosclerosis of breastN60.3

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

Lack of laterality documentation

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate treatment planning, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Always document laterality in clinical notes, Use templates that prompt for laterality

Using N60.19 for cases with epithelial proliferation

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Verify biopsy results and use N60.3 if epithelial proliferation is confirmed.

Biopsy Documentation

Impact

Lack of biopsy documentation for fibrosclerosis cases.

Mitigation

Implement mandatory biopsy documentation protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related condition guides

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with N60.3.