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Compare/D24 vs N60

D24 vs N60

D24 (Benign neoplasm of breast) compared with N60 (Benign mammary dysplasia), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. D24 carries an Excludes2 note covering N60: “benign cyst of breast (N60.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Yes, when both are documented. D24 carries an Excludes2 note covering N60: “benign mammary dysplasia (N60.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Yes, when both are documented. D24 carries an Excludes2 note covering N60: “fibrocystic disease of breast (N60.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

D24Benign neoplasm of breastN60Benign mammary dysplasia
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: D24.1, D24.2, D24.9

Non-billable header

Report instead: N60.01, N60.02, N60.09, N60.11, N60.12

ClassificationC00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99)
DefinitionBenign neoplasm of breast is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D24).Benign mammary dysplasia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N60).
Includes
benign neoplasm of connective tissue of breast
benign neoplasm of soft parts of breast
fibroadenoma of breast
fibrocystic mastopathy

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources