ICD-10-CM N61.1 is the diagnosis code for Abscess of the breast and nipple. This code falls under the section "Disorders of breast" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). 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.
Understanding where N61.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, N61.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
N61.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Abscess of the breast and nipple". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N61.1 is N61 ("Inflammatory disorders of breast"). N61.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N61.1 is located in Section N60-N65 — "Disorders of breast" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use N61.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Abscess of the breast and nipple" 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 Abscess of the breast and nipple is N61.1.
Yes, N61.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
N61.1 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N61.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.