Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N60.1 is the diagnosis code for Diffuse cystic mastopathy. 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 N60.1. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where N60.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N60.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N60.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Diffuse cystic mastopathy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N60.1 is N60 ("Benign mammary dysplasia"). N60.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N60.1 is located in Section N60-N65 — "Disorders of breast" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N60.1 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N60.11, N60.12, N60.19.
Use N60.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Diffuse cystic mastopathy" 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 Diffuse cystic mastopathy is N60.1.
No, N60.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N60.1 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for N60.1 include: diffuse cystic mastopathy with epithelial proliferation (N60.3-).
Yes, N60.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.