N99.860 ICD-10-CM Code: Intraoperative and postprocedural nipple ischemia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
N99.860Intraoperative and postprocedural nipple ischemia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where N99.860 sits
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Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
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Section
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified (N99)
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Category N99
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
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Subcategory N99.86
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of breast
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Code N99.860
Intraoperative and postprocedural nipple ischemia
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for N99.860.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for N99.860.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N99.860.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for N99.860.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for N99.860.
Transparency
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code N99.860 mean?
N99.860 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Intraoperative and postprocedural nipple ischemia.”
Is N99.860 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, N99.860 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is N99.860 located in ICD-10-CM?
N99.860 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified (N99) (N99–N99), under category N99, Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified and subcategory N99.86, Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of breast.
What coding notes are listed for N99.860?
No inclusion terms are listed for N99.860 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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