C50.A ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant inflammatory neoplasm of breast
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
C50.AMalignant inflammatory neoplasm of breast
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where C50.A sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of breast (C50)
- 3
Category C50
Malignant neoplasm of breast
- 4
Code C50.A
Malignant inflammatory neoplasm of breast
More specific choices
Codes under C50.A
C50.A is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC)
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C50.A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C50.A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for C50.A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C50.A.
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C50.A mean?
C50.A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant inflammatory neoplasm of breast.”
Is C50.A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C50.A has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C50.A located in ICD-10-CM?
C50.A is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of breast (C50) (C50–C50), under category C50, Malignant neoplasm of breast.
What coding notes are listed for C50.A?
Its listed inclusion terms are Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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