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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Learning Objectives
- Discriminate the particular codes designated for genetic propensity and carrier state.
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