Encounter for adjustment or removal of left breast implant

This diagnosis code indicates a patient encounter specifically for the manipulation or extraction of a prosthetic device located in the left breast. This includes procedures to modify the implant's position or to completely take it out.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient presents for a planned adjustment of a left breast implant, such as repositioning or deflation, or for its complete removal due to complications, patient preference, or other medical reasons. It should be used as the primary diagnosis when the reason for the encounter is solely focused on the implant itself.

• Always specify the laterality (left breast) when documenting implant-related encounters.
• Do not use this code for initial implant insertion or replacement of an implant with a new one; those scenarios require different codes.
• If complications necessitate the adjustment or removal, code the complication as an additional diagnosis.