N61.1 – Abscess of the breast and nipple

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of breast

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N61.1
Code
N61.1 (claims format: N611)
Description
Abscess of the breast and nipple
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
14. Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
Block
N60-N65 Disorders of breast
Parent codes
N61

Notes for N61.1

Applicable to:
  • Abscess (acute) (chronic) (nonpuerperal) of areola
  • Abscess (acute) (chronic) (nonpuerperal) of breast
  • Carbuncle of breast
  • Mastitis with abscess

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

N61 – Inflammatory disorders of breast

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • inflammatory carcinoma of breast (C50.A-)
  • inflammatory disorder of breast associated with childbirth (O91.-)
  • neonatal infective mastitis (P39.0)
  • thrombophlebitis of breast [Mondor's disease] (I80.8)

Block N60-N65

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • disorders of breast associated with childbirth (O91-O92)

Index terms for N61.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in N61

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N61.1?

N61.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for abscess of the breast and nipple, in the block N60-N65 (Disorders of breast).

Is N61.1 a billable code?

Yes. N61.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does N61.1 belong to?

It belongs to category N61 – Inflammatory disorders 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.