Asked by Turki Alrashaid on May 28, 2024
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Mary Matthews is concerned about her breast cancer risk because her mother passed away as a result of breast cancer five years ago. She presented to the office today for a routine mammogram to screen for breast cancer. What is the correct code assignment?
A) Z12.31, Z80.3
B) Z12.31
C) Z12.39, Z80.3
D) Z12.39
Breast Cancer Risk
The probability or likelihood of developing breast cancer based on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
Mammogram
An X-ray picture of the breast used to detect and diagnose breast cancer.
- Select the right codes for multiple screening and diagnostic operations.
- Differentiate between the codes applied to genetic susceptibility and carrier status.
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Braden HorschJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Z12.31 is the code for Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast, and Z80.3 is the code for Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast. Both codes are necessary to fully capture the reason for the mammogram: screening for breast cancer (Z12.31) and the family history of breast cancer (Z80.3).
Learning Objectives
- Select the right codes for multiple screening and diagnostic operations.
- Differentiate between the codes applied to genetic susceptibility and carrier status.