N61.1
Billable codeAbscess of the breast and nipple
The ICD-10 code for abscess of the breast and nipple is N61.1.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Abscess (acute) (chronic) (nonpuerperal) of areola
- Abscess (acute) (chronic) (nonpuerperal) of breast
- Carbuncle of breast
- Mastitis with abscess
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- N61.0Mastitis without abscess
- N61.2Granulomatous mastitisnon-billable header
- N61.1Abscess of the breast and nipple
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 6110Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
N61.1 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 564Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 565Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 566Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 600Non-Malignant Breast Disorders with CC/MCC
- DRG 601Non-Malignant Breast Disorders without CC/MCC