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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

Rehabilitation

Although there has been some argument as to its effectiveness, rehabilitation therapy following a mastectomy has proven beneficial for some individuals. Therapy can begin once the individual has physician approval.

Focus of therapy should be on improving arm circulation and shoulder mobility, preventing postural deformities, muscle tension, and gaining shoulder strength. There are also special considerations for individuals who have had the lymph nodes removed in order to prevent lymphedema.

To prevent lymphedema, the extremity should be elevated above the level of the heart while sleeping and as often as possible during the day. Manual massage, isometric and isotonic pumping exercises are also necessary.

Exaggerated deep breathing exercises can be performed to ease the feeling of tightness in the chest and to fully expand the lungs.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor

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