Explain a subcutaneous mammectomy ...

[tatyanajohnson]

Explain a subcutaneous mammectomy procedure.

Question 2

Which of the following would not be coded using a code for a congenital condition?
 A) fracture of clavicle due to birth injury
  B) a 30-year-old patient admitted for surgery for a birth anomaly
  C) a 25-year-old patient seen for polycystic kidney disease
  D) infantile kidney diagnosed at 10 months

[akpaschal]

Answer to Question 1

Subcutaneous tissue of the breast is removed, but the skin and nipple are left intact.

Answer to Question 2

A

[tatyanajohnson]

Great answer, keep it coming

[tranoy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it