DIEP Flap

I was using 19364 for free and DIEP flaps for breast reconstruction. Now I find out DIEP is not 19364. What code is used for that flap?

Sep 13th, 2011 -

re: DIEP Flap

Actually 19364 is used for a DIEP flap, however, some payor may require the use of S2068 instead.

Kim Pollock, RN, MBA, CPC
KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.
www.karenzupko.com