• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Breast Implant Removal due to Cardiac Surgery

B

become359

New
Messages
4
Location
Fort Myers
I need help with a diagnosis code. The patient needs her breast implants removed because she is about to have cardiac surgery and the cardiologist requested that they be removed beforehand. There is nothing wrong with the implants, no contracture or anything. I've always been told to use 996.54 for any issues with implants but I don't feel like that is the appropriate code to use. Please help!:confused:
 
Thats interesting, I have not encountered a scenario like this. I def would not use 996.54 as that indicates something is wrong with the implant itself. I would use 996.79, Other complications; due to other internal prosthetic device, implant, and graft NEC. Having the implants has created a complication for the cardiac surgeon, there fore they are being removed.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top