What does ICD code 174.8 refer to?
A. ICD.9 diagnosis code 174.8 is part of the 174 series of codes for malignant neoplasm of the female breast. The 174 series of ICD.9 diagnosis codes is comprised of the following: Malignant neoplasm of the female breast: 174.0 nipple and areola 174.1 central portion 174.2 upper-inner quadrant 174.3 lower-inner quadrant 174.4 upper-outer quadrant 174.5 lower-outer quadrant 174.6 axillary tail 174.8 other specified site of female breast – ectopic sites – inner breast – lower breast – malignant neoplasm of contiguous or overlapping sites of breast whose point of origin cannot be determined – midline of breast – outer breast – upper breast 174.
