Find information on left breast pain diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10, SNOMED CT), differential diagnosis, and common symptoms. Explore resources for healthcare professionals regarding mastalgia, breast pain treatment, and left breast pain causes. Learn about evaluating breast pain, including physical examination and diagnostic imaging. Understand the importance of accurate medical coding for left sided breast pain and related conditions.
Also known as
Diseases of female genital organs
Includes breast pain related to female reproductive system disorders.
Pain, not elsewhere classified
Covers unspecified pain, including cases where breast pain has no other diagnosis.
Other specified musculoskeletal disorders
May include breast pain caused by musculoskeletal issues like chest wall pain.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the left breast pain related to pregnancy, childbirth, or lactation?
Yes
Is pain due to engorgement?
No
Is pain related to a specific lesion or mass?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Left breast pain |
Left breast mastitis |
Left breast cyst |
Coding left breast pain without specifying laterality can lead to inaccurate reimbursement and data analysis.
Coding pain without underlying diagnosis documentation may be rejected and require physician clarification.
Lack of documentation specifying cause (e.g., musculoskeletal, cyclical mastalgia) can hinder accurate coding and quality reporting.
Patient presents with a chief complaint of left breast pain (mastodynia, left breast discomfort). The pain is described as [character of pain: sharp, dull, aching, burning, throbbing, etc.] and located in the [location of pain: upper outer quadrant, lower inner quadrant, nipple area, diffuse, etc.] of the left breast. Onset of pain was [onset: gradual, sudden] [duration: days, weeks, months] ago. Patient reports [frequency: constant, intermittent, cyclical] pain with [exacerbating factors: movement, palpation, certain activities, menstrual cycle] and [relieving factors: rest, medication, heat/cold therapy]. The pain is rated as [pain scale: 0-10] in severity. Review of systems includes [relevant positives and negatives: nipple discharge, skin changes, lumps, masses, family history of breast cancer, hormonal changes, recent trauma, current medications]. Physical examination reveals [breast exam findings: tenderness to palpation in [location], no palpable masses, no skin changes, no nipple discharge, normal axillary lymph nodes]. Assessment: Left breast pain (mastalgia), likely [differential diagnoses: cyclical mastalgia, non-cyclical mastalgia, musculoskeletal pain, costochondritis, fibrocystic breast changes, etc.]. Plan: [diagnostic tests if indicated: mammogram, ultrasound, clinical breast exam]. Patient education provided regarding breast self-exam, lifestyle modifications [e.g., supportive bra, pain management techniques], and follow-up care. Patient will be prescribed [medications if indicated: NSAIDs, topical analgesics]. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe] to reassess symptoms and discuss further management if needed. Diagnosis codes: [ICD-10 codes for left breast pain, e.g., N50.1].