C50.929: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified male breast
C50.929, malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified male breast, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 5 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 42 HCPCS Level II codes, including J9217 (Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg), J1952 (Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg), J3315 (Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with C50.929 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9217 | Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1952 | Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J3315 | Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1954 | Injection, leuprolide acetate for depot suspension (lutrate depot), 7.5 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J9202 | Goserelin acetate implant, per 3.6 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1950 | Injection, leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), per 3.75 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9219 | Leuprolide acetate implant, 65 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9225 | Histrelin implant (vantas), 50 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q5129 | Injection, bevacizumab-adcd (vegzelma), biosimilar, 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5126 | Injection, bevacizumab-maly, biosimilar, (alymsys), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5118 | Injection, bevacizumab-bvzr, biosimilar, (zirabev), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5107 | Injection, bevacizumab-awwb, biosimilar, (mvasi), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9035 | Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J3590 | Unclassified biologics | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| C9257 | Injection, bevacizumab, 0.25 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q5160 | Injection, bevacizumab-nwgd (jobevne), biosimilar, 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J9267 | Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9264 | Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J8999 | Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, nos | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q0512 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q0511 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8530 | Cyclophosphamide; oral, 25 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8597 | Antiemetic drug, oral, not otherwise specified | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8610 | Methotrexate; oral, 2.5 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8498 | Antiemetic drug, rectal/suppository, not otherwise specified | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
17 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing C50.929
- A59160: Billing and Coding: Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Analogs (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 8 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39387
- A52370: Billing and Coding: Bevacizumab and biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 8 Level II codes)
- A52450: Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes)
- A52479: Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 8 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33826
- A56748: Billing and Coding: White Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 16 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L37176
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other C50 diagnoses (Malignant neoplasm of breast)
- C50.921 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right male breast
- C50.922 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left male breast
- C50.911 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50.912 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50.919 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50.011 — Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50.012 — Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left female breast
- C50.019 — Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, unspecified female breast
- C50.021 — Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right male breast
- C50.022 — Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left male breast
- C50.029 — Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, unspecified male breast
- C50.111 — Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50.112 — Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50.119 — Malignant neoplasm of central portion of unspecified female breast
- C50.121 — Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right male breast
- C50.122 — Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left male breast
- C50.129 — Malignant neoplasm of central portion of unspecified male breast
- C50.211 — Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50.212 — Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50.219 — Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of unspecified female…
- C50.221 — Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right male breast
- C50.222 — Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left male breast
- C50.229 — Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of unspecified male breast
- C50.311 — Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50.312 — Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50.319 — Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of unspecified female…
- C50.321 — Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right male breast
- C50.322 — Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left male breast
- C50.329 — Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of unspecified male breast
- C50.411 — Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover C50.929 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified male…)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 5 Medicare billing and coding articles list C50.929 as a covered diagnosis for 42 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 C50.929?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J9217 (Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg, 1 article); J1952 (Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg, 1 article); J3315 (Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg, 1 article); J1954 (Injection, leuprolide acetate for depot suspension…, 1 article); J9202 (Goserelin acetate implant, per 3.6 mg, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list C50.929?
A59160 (Billing and Coding: Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Analogs); A52370 (Billing and Coding: Bevacizumab and biosimilars); A52450 (Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™)), and 2 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code C50.929?
C50.929 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified male breast, in category C50 (Malignant neoplasm of breast), chapter 2: Neoplasms.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J9217
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Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.