Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N61 is the diagnosis code for Inflammatory disorders of breast. This code falls under the section "Disorders of breast" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). 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 N61. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where N61 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N61 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N61 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Inflammatory disorders of breast". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
N61 is located in Section N60-N65 — "Disorders of breast" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N61 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N61.0, N61.1, N61.2.
Use N61 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Inflammatory disorders 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 Inflammatory disorders of breast is N61.
No, N61 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N61 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for N61 include: inflammatory carcinoma of breast (C50.A-); inflammatory disorder of breast associated with childbirth (O91.-); neonatal infective mastitis (P39.0) and more.
Yes, N61 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.