What is CPT code for AlloDerm?
Providers implanting biologic implants for soft tissue reinforcement in areas such as the head or neck (such as implantation of Alloderm® into a parotidectomy wound bed) are now instructed to use the unlisted code CPT 17999 to report these procedures.
What is AlloDerm reconstruction?
AlloDerm tissue is sewn to the chest muscle to provide a hammock-like support for the implant. The AlloDerm tissue is essentially making the chest-muscle space larger, allowing a permanent full-sized breast implant to be inserted without having to use a tissue expander.
What does CPT 19371 include?
capsulectomy
CPT 19371 is for a complete capsulectomy and includes the removal of all intra-capsular contents. It cannot be reported with CPT 19328and 19370; however, 19342 can be separately reported for replacement of a new implant.
What is included in CPT code 19366?
Reconstruction
CPT® Code 19366 – Repair and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Breast – Codify by AAPC.
What does CPT code 19340 include?
Report procedure code 19340 for immediate breast implant performed at the time of mastopexy, mastectomy or reconstruction.
What is Alloderm?
Alloderm is a brand of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) that is commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures. ADMs are pliable, versatile sheets of dehydrated tissue from which the cells have been removed. Acellular dermal matrix acts like a scaffolding and provides extra support during breast reconstructive surgery.
What is the AlloDerm?
Is AlloDerm a biologic implant?
It is a biologic mesh-like material derived from animals or donated (cadaveric) human skin. Alloderm is a human product and is the most widely used ADM. It is used in many different types of reconstructive surgery including breast reconstruction.
What is the difference between 19370 and 19371?
A CPT Assistant newsletter states “A capsulectomy (CPT code 19371) involves removal of the capsule. The implant is also removed and may or may not be replaced.” Therefore, CPT 19370 (capsulotomy) is included in 19328 when performed to remove the implant.
What does CPT code 19316 include?
or Reconstruction Procedures
CPT® 19316 in section: Repair and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Breast.
What is the difference between CPT code 19370 and 19371?
When is Alloderm used?
Alloderm is used when a patient’s soft tissue is compromised and does not offer adequate support to the internal body structures. To provide reinforcement, Dr. Hunsicker can implant tissue sheets of Alloderm.
Are implants used with a breast reduction?
Implants are not used with breast reduction. Implants are sometimes used later if too much tissue was removed during a breast reduction leaving an unsatisfactory result. In this case, placement of implants would be considered a cosmetic procedure and done after the breasts have completely healed from the reduction surgery.
Are tissue expanders for breast reconstruction painful?
Pain from tissue expanders used in breast reconstruction is very common, but thankfully, temporary . Permanent implants are more flexible and easier to tolerate than tissue expanders. Most women report having far less pain once the implants are in place.
What is breast restoration?
Breast reconstruction, a surgical procedure that restores shape to the breast after a mastectomy, is known to significantly improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients. The two main options for breast reconstruction are artificial implants filled