Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C50.321 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right male breast. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of breast" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where C50.321 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, C50.321 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
C50.321 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right male breast". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of C50.321 is C50.32 ("Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of breast, male"). C50.321 provides a more specific classification within this category.
C50.321 is located in Section C50 — "Malignant neoplasms of breast" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use C50.321 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right male breast" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right male breast is C50.321.
Yes, C50.321 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
C50.321 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, C50.321 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.