Hypertrophy of breast (N62)
ICD-10 code N62 is used to identify various forms of hypertrophy of the breast, which refers to the abnormal enlargement or overdevelopment of breast tissue. This code helps healthcare professionals classify non-cancerous breast conditions where breast size or glandular tissue is increased.
This code covers a wide range of conditions including gynecomastia in males; whether caused by drugs or hormones like human chorionic gonadotrophin; and female breast conditions such as pubertal breast hypertrophy, gigantomastia, and overdeveloped breasts. It also applies to less common diagnoses like infantile breast hypertrophy and atypical hyperplasias of breast ducts or lobules. By using the ICD-10 code for hypertrophy of breast, medical coders can accurately capture diagnostic details related to breast size abnormalities and developmental breast findings, aiding in precise treatment planning and insurance documentation.
Instructional Notations
Inclusion Terms
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.
- Gynecomastia
- Hypertrophy of breast NOS
- Massive pubertal hypertrophy of breast
Type 1 Excludes
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.
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Gynecomastia
Enlargement of the BREAST in the males, caused by an excess of ESTROGENS. Physiological gynecomastia is normally observed in NEWBORNS; ADOLESCENT; and AGING males.
