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References:

2018 SEER Manual. Appendix C, Breast Surgery Codes

Question:

First Course Treatment/Surgery of Primary Site--Breast: How is "Goldilocks," also referred to as oncoplastic reconstruction, in the surgery section for breast cancer patients coded?

Discussion:

Answer:

Code Goldilocks mastectomy in Surgery of Primary Site. Breast surgery code 30 seems to be the best available choice for "Goldilocks" mastectomy. It is essentially a skin-sparing mastectomy with breast reconstruction. The choice between code 30 and codes in the 40-49 range depends on the extent of the breast removal. Review the operative report carefully and assign the code the best reflects the extent of the breast removal.

Cancer Site Category:

Breast

Data Item Category:

First course treatment, Surgery of Primary Site

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2019