ICD-10 C50.911
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 12Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
About ICD-10-CM C50.911
ICD-10-CM code C50.911 represents Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast. This is a billable/specific code in the chapter (block C50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C50.911 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for C50.911
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
C50.911 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 12). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Medicare LCD Coverage for C50.911
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C50.911 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing C50.911.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C50.911
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 81520 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Breast Cancer Assay: Prosigna� CMS LCD
- 0155U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: PIK3CA Gene Tests CMS LCD
- 81309 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: PIK3CA Gene Tests CMS LCD
- C9726 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy CMS LCD
- 19294 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy CMS LCD
- 76145 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy CMS LCD
- 77469 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy CMS LCD
- 77425 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy CMS LCD
- 77424 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy CMS LCD
- J1952 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Analogs CMS LCD
Convert C50.911 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| C50.911 | 1749 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To C50.911
Other codes in section C50 (Malignant neoplasms of breast).
ICD-10 C50.911, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code C50.911 billable? +
Yes, C50.911 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
Does C50.911 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. C50.911 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 12. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with C50.911? +
Procedures frequently paired with C50.911 include: 81520, 0155U, 81309, C9726, 19294.
What ICD-9 codes does C50.911 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, C50.911 maps to ICD-9 codes: 1749. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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