Deformity and disproportion of reconstructed breast (N65)

The ICD-10 code section N65 covers conditions related to the deformity and disproportion of reconstructed breasts. These codes are used to document issues following breast reconstruction surgery, such as shape abnormalities or uneven size.

This section includes N65.0 for deformities like lower pole stretch or double convexity deformities commonly linked to complications after breast augmentation with implants. Medical coders will find this code valuable when recording post-surgical breast shape changes labeled as "deformity of reconstructed breast" or related implant surgery complications. Meanwhile, N65.1 addresses cases of asymmetric or uneven reconstructed breasts, known medically as "disproportion of reconstructed breast." It captures findings where breast symmetry is a concern after reconstruction. Using these specific codes ensures accurate documentation of nonmalignant breast conditions affecting the shape and balance of reconstructed breast tissue. When looking for the ICD-10 code for issues after breast reconstruction surgery, N65 series codes provide precise options to capture either deformity or disproportionality concerns clearly.