Acquired absence of left breast and nipple

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates the permanent removal or congenital absence of the left breast and its associated nipple. This condition can result from surgical intervention, such as a mastectomy, or be a developmental anomaly.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients who have undergone a left mastectomy, including a nipple-sparing mastectomy where the nipple is no longer present. It is also appropriate for documenting a congenital absence of the left breast and nipple.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the left side; do not use for bilateral or right-sided absence.
This code is for the absence itself, not the reason for the absence (e.g., cancer).
Consider additional codes for any associated prostheses or reconstructive procedures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲Z90.1Acquired absence of breast and nipple

Z90.12(current)

Crosswalks

V45.71ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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