N61.22
BillableGranulomatous mastitis, left breast
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A rare type of breast inflammation characterized by granuloma formation (collections of immune cells) in the left breast. The cause is often unknown.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm diagnosis with histopathology; granulomatous mastitis is often a diagnosis of exclusion after ruling out tuberculosis and other infections
- •Document any associated symptoms, treatment received, and response to therapy
Code Hierarchy
└N61Inflammatory disorders of breast└N61.2Granulomatous mastitis└N61.22Granulomatous mastitis, left breast
└N61.22Granulomatous mastitis, left breast