19357 Tissue xpndr plmt brst rcnstj
Also known as: tissue expander placement, tissue expansion
Surgical placement of a tissue expander beneath the mastectomy skin flaps to create an implant pocket and expansion chamber. This prepares the breast pocket for subsequent implant insertion.
Clinical Context
First stage of tissue expansion-based breast reconstruction. The expander is gradually filled over weeks to months to stretch tissue before implant placement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.72 |
| Total RVU | 32.12 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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