Asked by Abhinav Singh on Sep 23, 2024

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Hannah Hollow is being seen today for a lump in her right breast, upper outer quadrant. Hannah has a genetic susceptibility to breast cancer. What is the correct code assignment?

A) N63
B) Z15.01
C) Z86.000
D) N63.11, Z15.01

Genetic Susceptibility

The increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on a person's genetic makeup.

Breast Cancer

A type of cancer that develops from breast tissue, showing signs such as a lump in the breast or a change in breast shape.

Upper Outer Quadrant

A term used to describe a specific area of the breast, often noted in medical exams and procedures for its significance in breast cancer detection.

  • Discriminate the particular codes designated for genetic propensity and carrier state.
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Robert Changabout 14 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correct code assignment for Hannah would be N63.11, for the lump in her breast, and Z15.01, for her genetic susceptibility to breast cancer. The use of both codes provides a more complete picture of her current condition and potential risk factors. Z86.000 is not applicable in this scenario as it is a code for personal history of other neoplasms, not specifically breast cancer. N63 alone does not capture Hannah's genetic susceptibility to breast cancer.