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Term: Breast Surgery
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2010-10-05
Definition:
Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the entire breast, usually to treat serious breast disease, such as breast cancer. Lumpectomy (breast conserving surgery) involves the removal of a malignant tumor and the surrounding margin of normal breast tissue; lymph nodes in the armpit (axilla) may also be removed. See
MedlinePlus® Health Topics - Mastectomy
for more information.
MCHP has used the following ICD-9-CM procedure codes for identifying breast conserving surgery, breast ablative surgery, and excision of breast lesions: ICD-9-CM codes 85.43-85.48.
Term used in
- Roos NP, Mustard CA. Variation in health and health care use by socioeconomic status in Winnipeg, Canada: does the system work well? Yes and no. Milbank Q 1997;75(1):89-111. [Abstract] (View)
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