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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?
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TMary's encounter code assignment is Z10.0, Z80.0, 77055. Option C is the right choice.

Z10.0 is the primary diagnosis because Mary's visit is for a routine mammogram, not due to any specific illness or symptoms.

Z80.0 is used as a secondary diagnosis to indicate her mother's history of breast cancer, which is a risk factor for Mary.

77055 is the appropriate code for the mammogram procedure, which is being used as a screening tool.

Primary diagnosis: Z10.0 - Encounter for general medical examination.

Secondary diagnosis: Z80.0 - Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast.

Procedure: 77055 - Mammography, bilateral, screening.
Option C is the right choice.

Question:-

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. Z10.0

B. Z80.0

D. 77055

C. Both Options are correct

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