Breast Reduction CPT Code

Breast reduction is the surgical reduction of breast mass. It is also known as mammoplasty. In this procedure the excessive breast mass, skin and tissue is removed surgically to make the size appropriate to the body. Small incision or liposuction is used for the reduction of breast mass.

CPT Code For Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery is also known as reduction mammoplasty. The procedure involves small incisions to remove the excessive breast mass. After removing excessive tissues reposition areola and nipple. This helps to tighten the breasts too. CPT code for reduction mammoplasty is 19318.

CPT Code For Breast Reduction For Symmetry

Breast reduction for symmetry is performed for reconstitution of breast. Breasts are reshaped according to the body. A small incision is made to remove excessive fat tissues and after removal, nipples and areola are re-positioned. The CPT code for breast reconstitution is 20926.

CPT Code For Breast Reduction Left

19318 CPT code is used for breast reduction on left side. The left sided breast reduction includes a minor incision though which the excessive fat tissues are removed and areola along with nipples are readjusted. The Breast tightness can also be achieved with breast reduction surgery. 

CPT Code For Breast Reduction Due To Back Pain

The heavy breasts may cause tension and stretch to the back causing pain. This pain can be treated by reducing the extra fat tissues from breasts. A small incision is made on the breast and extra fat tissues are removed. After surgery, nipples are readjusted according to shape of breast. The CPT code for reduction is 19318.

CPT Code For Breast Reduction With Free Nipple Graft

Nipple grafting is a different procedure but it can be done with breast reduction surgery because of readjustment of nipples. The grafted nipple is placed to its place during surgery instead of original defected one. The CPT codes 19350 to 19352 are reported for this procedure. 

CPT Code For Breast Reduction Bilateral

Bilateral breast reduction means reduction of extra fat tissues from both of the breasts. A small incision is made on both of the breasts and extra fat tissues are removed. The shape is readjusted and nipples and areola are replaced after surgery for a defined shape. The CPT code for this surgery is 19318.

CPT Code For Breast Reduction Revision

Breast reduction revision is the revision of breast reduction surgery after complete reconstruction of breast. The repositioning of breasts by improving the inframammary crease line and capsular adjustment is performed. Scar revision is also included. The CPT code for revision procedure is 19380.

CPT Code For Breast Reduction After Lumpectomy

Lumpectomy is the procedure of tumor removal. During breast reduction, the cancerous lump of tissues is removed and then breast is reshaped. The nipples and areola are also re-arranged according to the size of breasts. The CPT code for this cancerous lump removal is 19301.

CPT Code For Breast Reduction With Mastopexy

Mastopexy is surgical reshaping of breast. During breast reduction surgery, the excessive tissue fat is removed from breast and reshaped according to the requirement. Mastopexy itself is a breast reshaping surgery which is combined with breast reduction surgery. CPT code is 20926.