2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N64.82Hypoplasia of breast
ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N60-N65›N64
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
N64.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hypoplasia of 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. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nonmalignant breast conditions.
This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in OB/GYN medical specialties to designate conditions such lump in breast and other disorders of the breast.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Code EditsBilling
Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for N64.82.
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Micromastia
Type 1 Excludes
- congenital absence of breast Q83.0
- hypoplasia of native breast in relation to reconstructed breast N65.1
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- breast (areola) - N64.82
- Micromastia - N64.82
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Hypoplasia, hypoplastic
- breast (areola)
- Micromastia
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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Convert N64.82 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About N64.82Overview
Is N64.82 (Other specified disorders of breast) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hypoplasia of breast on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does N64.82 group to?
When hypoplasia of 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.
Who can N64.82 be reported for?
The Medicare Code Editor checks hypoplasia of breast against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N64.82?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hypoplasia of breast converts to ICD-9-CM 611.82 (hypoplasia of breast). The mapping is a direct match.
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.
