2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N60.49Mammary duct ectasia of unspecified breast

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N60-N65›N60

ICD-10-CM N60.49
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N60.49 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for mammary duct ectasia of unspecified breast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 600 through 601. Coders also document this condition as galactophoritis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nonmalignant breast conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N60.49
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Mammary duct ectasia of unspecified breast
Short Description
Mammary duct ectasia of unspecified breast
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N60.4
Mammary duct ectasia

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN60-N65Disorders of breast
CategoryN60Benign mammary dysplasia
This CodeN60.49Mammary duct ectasia of unspecified breast

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Galactophoritis
  • Mammary duct ectasia
  • Periductal mastitis
  • Plasma cell mastitis

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR GEN017
Nonmalignant breast conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Breast Diseases

Breast diseases include various conditions and changes in your breast. Most women experience breast changes at some time. Your age, hormone levels, and medicines you take may cause lumps, bumps, and discharges of fluids that are not breast milk.

The full article covers:

  • What are breast diseases?
  • What are the symptoms of breast disease?
  • How are breast diseases diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for breast disease?

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Convert N60.49 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
610.4 Mammary duct ectasia
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About N60.49Overview

Is N60.49 (Mammary duct ectasia) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report mammary duct ectasia of unspecified breast on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does N60.49 group to?

When mammary duct ectasia of unspecified breast is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 600, 601, with relative weights from 0.6050 to 1.0416 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N60.49?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, mammary duct ectasia of unspecified breast converts to ICD-9-CM 610.4 (mammary duct ectasia). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.