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Use Diagnostic Mammography Codes for Patients With Breast Cancer History

Published on Mon Sep 23, 2024

Question: A 65-year-old female Medicare patient who previously underwent a unilateral mastectomy for breast cancer presented to our radiology practice for an annual mammography. Can we assign a screening mammography for the visit? Indiana Subscriber Answer: No, you cannot assign a screening mammography code, such as 77067 (Screening mammography, bilateral (2-view study of each breast), including computer-aided detection (CAD) when performed), to [...]
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