AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2013 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
Breast Tissue Expander Placement Using Acellular Dermal Matrix
A patient, who had previously undergone modified radical mastectomy due to breast cancer, presented for insertion of a left breast tissue expander. The tissue expander was inserted into an expander pocket that was created using acellular dermal matrix. How should the placement of the breast tissue expander with the use of acellular dermal matrix be coded? ...
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Article Overview
This article explains how a breast reconstruction-related procedure is coded in ICD-10-PCS when a tissue expander is placed after prior breast cancer surgery and the pocket is created with acellular dermal matrix. It is relevant to inpatient coders, HIM professionals, and breast surgery/reconstruction teams who need to understand the scope of the guidance and the code set involved.
Why This Topic Matters
Breast reconstruction procedures can involve multiple materials and operative steps, and coding them correctly requires knowing what is and is not reported separately. This article helps readers understand the coding framework applied to this scenario and the type of guidance provided in Find-A-Code premium content.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s coding topic and clinical context
- The ICD-10-PCS code set used for the scenario
- How the article frames coding for a tissue expander placement procedure with added material support
- The general type of guidance provided for similar reconstruction-related cases
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- HIM professionals
- Medical coding students
- Breast surgery and reconstruction billing staff
Codes Discussed
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