AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES

Breast Reconstruction

Effective October 1, 2008, a new subcategory 85.7, Total reconstruction of breast, has been created to identify recent advances in breast reconstructive surgery. Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous (LDM) flap (85.71)––In this technique, the latissimus dorsi (back muscle) and its overlying skin and fat are raised and transferred to the anterior chest wall. Due to size limitation, this technique is most commonly used in combination with an implant.. Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap––The TRAM procedure can be performed as either a pedicled flap (85.72) or...

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