Mastectomy for gynecomastia . ICD-10 Procedure . 0HBV0ZZ. Excision of bilateral breast, open approach [when specified as gynecomastia surgery] 0HTT0ZZ-0HTV0ZZ. Resection of breast, open approach [right, left or bilateral; includes codes 0HTT0ZZ, 0HTU0ZZ, 0HTV0ZZ] ICD-10 Diagnosis . C50.021-C50.029. Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, male. C50.121-C50.129
| CPT | |
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| 19300 | Mastectomy for gynecomastia |
| ICD-10 Procedure | |
| 0HBV0ZZ | Excision of bilateral breast, open approach [when specified as gynecomastia surgery] |
19300 Mastectomy for gynecomastia 15877 Suction assisted lipectomy; trunk Note : CPT codes, descriptions and materials are copyrighted by the American Medical Association (AMA). HCPCS codes, descriptions and materials are copyrighted by Centers for Medicare Services (CMS). Related Information
Added criteria statement for medically necessary non-malignant indications for mastectomy for gynecomastia. 04/01/20 Delete policy, approved March 10, 2020.
A variety of surgical techniques have been described as being used to perform mastectomy for gynecomastia, including direct excision, liposuction or a combination of both. Lanitis and colleagues (2008) assessed gynecomastia surgical outcomes at a single institution between 1998 and 2007.
Benign Gynecomastia: The development of abnormally large breasts in males. It is related to the excess growth of breast tissue (glandular), rather than excess fat tissue. Congenital Anomaly: A physical developmental defect that is present at the time of birth, and that is identified within the first twelve months of birth. (2011 Generic COC)
Mastectomy for gynecomastia is a surgical procedure performed to remove breast glandular tissue from a male with enlarged breast. o Gynecomastia of aging, related to the decreasing levels of testosterone and relative estrogen excess. Treatment of gynecomastia involves consideration of the underlying cause.
N62 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM N62 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Most commonly, gynecomastia is bilateral, although unilateral symptoms can occur and are usually left-sided. Palpable, firm glandular tissue in a concentric mass around the nipple areolar complex is most consistent with gynecomastia.
Surgery to remove excess breast tissue Two gynecomastia surgery options are: Liposuction. This surgery removes breast fat but not the breast gland tissue itself. Mastectomy. This type of surgery removes the breast gland tissue.
Gynecomastia is often due to an imbalance of testosterone and estrogen hormones. Certain medications and diseases can also cause male breast tissue to swell and get bigger. Enlarged breasts in boys and men often improve without treatment.
ICD-10 code N64. 4 for Mastodynia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .
With gynecomastia, tissue inside the breast glands grows. This can cause female-appearing breasts. Gynecomastia (guy-nuh-koh-MAS-tee-uh) is an increase in the amount of breast gland tissue in boys or men, caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone.
Unilateral gynecomastia, also known as "one-sided" breast enlargement, can vary from patient to patient. The benign growth can be either small or large, making a man's chest look less masculine and more feminine-like in appearance.
Three types of gynecomastia, florid, fibrous and intermediate, have been identified. The type seen is usually related to the length of the condition. Florid gynecomastia is usually seen in early stages of the condition, four months or less. This type is characterized by an increase in ductal tissue and vascularity.
In massive gynecomastia, an en bloc resection of excessive skin and breast tissue and free nipple grafting can be performed using an elliptical incision with a nipple-areola graft. In patients with an abnormal inframammary crease, wide undermining into the abdominal skin may be required to optimize the result.
Gynecomastia procedure is not just a cosmetic procedure. It is a surgery that is resolving a medical issue which affects not only the patient's physique but also his mental wellbeing.
Male Breast Reduction Surgery Gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction, is the surgical correction of overdeveloped or enlarged breasts in men.