Breast Reduction with Lipo

Question:

I am looking for KZA’s recommendation. If both a breast reduction (19318), and a suction-assisted lipectomy (15877) is also performed can both procedures be reported?

Answer:

Suction-assisted lipectomy performed to enhance the outcome of a breast reduction is considered part of the primary procedure and is not separately reportable. Additionally, according to NCCI edits, code 15877 is bundled with 19318. Therefore, if the documentation supports both open excision of breast tissue for reduction and suction-assisted lipectomy, it would be appropriate to report only 19318.

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*This response is based on the best information available as of 07/09/26.