 Videos Show C50.412 Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breastC50.412 - Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
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*Note that “Z” codes should be used only for a past history of a condition. This is not a comprehensive list of ICD-10 codes, but these codes are more commonly used for each cancer site. There are more specific codes available. Please visit cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/staticpages/icd-10-code-lookup.aspx for a complete list of codes. What is upper outer quadrant of breast?The breasts are divided by an invisible line running up and down and right to left through the nipple. Each of these 4 regions is called a quadrant. Most breast cancers develop in the upper outer quadrant of the breast, closest to the armpit. This is because this area has a lot of glandular tissue.
What does neoplasm mean of the breast?Malignant neoplasms are cancerous tumors. They develop when cells grow and divide more than they should. Malignant neoplasms can spread to nearby tissues and to distant parts of your body. Treatment options may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Where is upper outer quadrant of left breast?In the left breast the upper outer quadrant is between 12 and 3 o'clock. The radiologist will also describe the size and location of a finding by indicating the distance from the nipple in centimeters. Centimeters are smaller than an inch.
What is malignant neoplasm of breast female unspecified?A form of breast cancer in which the tumor grows from ducts beneath the nipple onto the surface of the nipple. Symptoms commonly include itching and burning and an eczema-like condition around the nipple, sometimes accompanied by oozing or bleeding.
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Malignant neoplasm of upper outer quadrant of left breast
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