What is the CPT code for radical mastectomy?
What is the CPT code for radical mastectomy?
Table 2ICD-9-CM and CPT procedure codes defining mastectomies
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM procedure codes | |
| 8547 | Unilateral extended radical mastectomy |
| CPT procedure codes | |
| 19303 | Mastectomy, simple complete |
What is the procedure code for a mastectomy?
19303
Report code 19303, Mastectomy, simple, complete, for the mastectomy.
What is the code for modified radical mastectomy?
Modified radical mastectomy is coded 19307; lumpectomy with axillary dissection is coded 19302. When sentinel lymph node biopsy was developed, the code needed to be applied to both breast and melanoma procedures. Code 38900 is an add-on code to be used with any lymph node biopsy or lymphadenectomy code
What is the code for urban type mastectomy?
The code for this type of more involved mastectomy is 19305. When both axillary lymph nodes and the internal mammary lymph nodes are taken during this operative session, the pectoralis major and minor can be spared. If the physician performs this procedure (also known as the Urban-type mastectomy), report 19306.
What are the CPT codes for breast reconstruction?
1 Table 1. Descriptions of CPT codes for mastectomy and breast reconstruction. 2 CPT Code Number Description. 3 19160 Mastectomy, partial. 4 19162 Mastectomy, partial, with axillary. 5 19180 Mastectomy, simple, complete. 6 (more items)
How are pedicles used in tram breast reconstruction?
TRAM reconstruction involves using the skin and muscles from the abdomen to create a breast. The advantage to this technique is that the tissue remains attached to its blood supply. For a single pedicle flap, report 19367. If the surgeon uses two pedicles of the rectus abdominis, report 19369.
The code for this type of more involved mastectomy is 19305. When both axillary lymph nodes and the internal mammary lymph nodes are taken during this operative session, the pectoralis major and minor can be spared. If the physician performs this procedure (also known as the Urban-type mastectomy), report 19306.
TRAM reconstruction involves using the skin and muscles from the abdomen to create a breast. The advantage to this technique is that the tissue remains attached to its blood supply. For a single pedicle flap, report 19367. If the surgeon uses two pedicles of the rectus abdominis, report 19369.