Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C50 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of breast. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of breast" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as C50. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where C50 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, C50 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
C50 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of breast". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
C50 is located in Section C50 — "Malignant neoplasms of breast" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
C50 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C50.0, C50.1, C50.2, C50.3, C50.4 and more.
Use C50 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of 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 breast is C50.
No, C50 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
C50 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for C50 include: skin of breast (C44.501, C44.511, C44.521, C44.591).
Yes, C50 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.