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

Deformity and Disproportion of Reconstructed Breast

Effective October 1, 2008, category 612, Deformity and disproportion of reconstructed breast, has been created to describe disorders involving contour and asymmetry of reconstructed breasts. Contour deformities (612.0) can develop in the reconstructed breast. These breast irregularities usually occur in the superior rim of the flap several months following surgery and present a challenge to surgeons for correcting or minimizing these defects. Treatment can include fat injections to improve the contour in reconstructed breasts. Breast asymmetry (612.1) refers to a difference between the breasts in shape and/or size. The loss of symmetry of reconstructed breasts can occur...

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