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Save All Flap Reconstruction! 

Use the following email template to reach out to your state representative, and let them know to restore the flap reconstruction codes! 


Email Subject Line: Restore the flap reconstruction codes!

Dear (Rep. NAME):

My name is ________________, and I'm writing to inform you of my opposition to the recent CMS code change to flap reconstruction surgeries.

I am urging you to reinstate the following codes:

  • s2068 for DIEP Flap surgery
  • s2066 for SGAP surgery
  • s2067 for stack flap surgery

Additionally, I am advocating to reverse the changes that were made to the descriptor for CPT code 19364.

(OPTION TO ADD YOUR PERSONAL STORY)

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and these changes are a threat to a woman's right to breast reconstruction under the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998.

As your constituent, I ask that you take action to preserve the rights of cancer patients and those taking risk-reducing measures against breast cancer.

Sincerely,

YOUR NAME
City, State

 

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Jessica Baladad is a 4-year cancer survivor who became a passionate advocate after a practitioner dismissed a malignant lump in her breast during a clinical exam.

She started Feel For Your Life as a social media outreach project to encourage women to be their breast health advocates, and in 2021, Jessica became the first breast cancer survivor to create an app that provides resources for doing self breast exams and getting screened, allows users to track and monitor their changes, and lets users set reminders for doing self exams.

Since launching the app, she’s helped write legislation in the State of Tennessee to promote risk-reducing measures against cancer and disease, and creates workshops and programs showing patients how to negotiate medical bills, overcome insurance objections and get the care they deserve.

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Meet Jessica

Jessica Baladad is a 4-year cancer survivor who became a passionate advocate after a practitioner dismissed a malignant lump in her breast during a clinical exam.

She started Feel For Your Life as a social media outreach project to encourage women to be their breast health advocates, and in 2021, Jessica became the first breast cancer survivor to create an app that provides resources for doing self breast exams and getting screened, allows users to track and monitor their changes, and lets users set reminders for doing self exams.

Since launching the app, she’s helped write legislation in the State of Tennessee to promote risk-reducing measures against cancer and disease, and creates workshops and programs showing patients how to negotiate medical bills, overcome insurance objections and get the care they deserve.

Learn More About Feel For Your Life