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Mastectomy

Related Terms

  • Breast Excision
  • Lumpectomy

Specialists

  • General Surgeon
  • Oncologist
  • Pathologist
  • Radiology Oncologist

Comorbid Conditions

  • Bleeding disorders
  • Immunosuppression
  • Obesity

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Factors Influencing Duration

Factors that might influence the length of disability include the extent and spread of the disease, the surgical procedure performed, type of anesthesia used, whether the operation was also coupled with reconstructive surgery, and the age and general health of the individual.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
85.2 - Excision or Destruction of Breast Tissue
85.20 - Excision or Destruction of Breast Tissue, Not Otherwise Specified
85.21 - Local Excision of Lesion of Breast; Lumpectomy; Removal of Area of Fibrosis from Breast
85.22 - Resection of Quadrant of Breast
85.23 - Mastectomy, Subtotal
85.24 - Excision of Ectopic Breast Tissue, Excision of Accessory Nipple
85.33 - Unilateral Subcutaneous Mammectomy with Synchronous Implant
85.34 - Other Unilateral Subcutaneous Mammectomy; Removal of Breast Tissue with Preservation of Skin and Nipple; Subcutaneous Mammectomy NOS
85.35 - Bilateral Subcutaneous Mammectomy with Synchronous Implant
85.36 - Other Bilateral Subcutaneous Mammectomy
85.4 - Mastectomy
85.41 - Unilateral Simple Mastectomy; Mastectomy: NOS, Complete
85.42 - Bilateral Simple Mastectomy; Bilateral Complete Mastectomy
85.43 - Unilateral Extended Simple Mastectomy; Extended Simple Mastectomy NOS; Modified Radical Mastectomy; Simple Mastectomy with Excision of Regional Lymph
85.44 - Mastectomy, Bilateral Extended
85.45 - Unilateral Radical Mastectomy; Excision of Breast, Pectoral Muscles, and Regional Lymph Node {Axillary, Clavicular, Supraclavicular]; Radical Mastectomy NOS
85.46 - Bilateral Radical Mastectomy
85.47 - Unilateral Extended Radical Mastectomy; Excision of Breast, Muscles, and Lymph Nodes [Axillary, Clavicular, Supraclavicular, Internal Mammary and Mediastinal]; Extended Radical Mastectomy NOS
85.48 - Bilateral Extended Radical Mastectomy

Complications

Complications might include postoperative infection, lymphedema (arm pain, swelling, and limited movement), hematoma, and emotional problems such as grief, depression, anxiety, and body-image issues.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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