C50.022 – Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left male breast
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of breast (C50)
ICD-10-CM code
C50.022
- Code
C50.022(claims format:C50022)- Description
- Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left male breast
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Block
- C50 Malignant neoplasms of breast (C50)
- Parent codes
- C50 › C50.0 › C50.02
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
C50 – Malignant neoplasm of breast
Includes:
- connective tissue of breast
- Paget's disease of breast
- Paget's disease of nipple
Use additional code:
- code to identify estrogen, and other hormones and factors receptor status (Z17.-)
Related codes in C50.02
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C50.022?
C50.022 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left male breast, in the block C50 (Malignant neoplasms of breast (C50)).
Is C50.022 a billable code?
Yes. C50.022 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does C50.022 belong to?
It belongs to category C50 – Malignant neoplasm of breast.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.