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

Other Disorders of Breast

Effective October 1, 2008, new codes have been created to describe ptosis of the breast, hypoplasia of the breast, capsular contracture of a breast implant, and other specified disorders of the breast. Breast ptosis or sagging breasts (611.81) can result from loosening of the skin and suspensory ligaments. Ptosis can also develop because of a reduction in the volume of breast tissue following weight loss or pregnancy. There are varying degrees of breast ptosis and different surgical techniques to lift the breasts. Some women may undergo a limited breast lift for correction, while others may require a full...

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