AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 21 Discussion

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Question #: 21
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MR 007400

Radiology Report

Patient: J. Lowe Date of Service: 06/10/XX

Age: 45

MR#: 4589799

Account #: 3216770

Location: ABC Imaging Center

Study: Mammogram bilateral screening, all views, producing direct digital image

Reason: Screen

Bilateral digital mammography with computer-aided detection (CAD)

No previous mammograms are available for comparison.

Clinical history: The patient has a positive family history (mother and sister) of breast cancer.

Mammogram was read with the assistance of GE iCAD (computerized diagnostic) system.

Findings: No dominant speculated mass or suspicious area of clustered pleomorphic microcalcifications is apparent Skin and nipples are seen to be normal. The axilla are unremarkable.

What CPT coding is reported for this case?

A77067-50, Z80.3, Z12.31

B77066, Z80.3, Z12.31

C77067, Z12.31, Z80.3

D77066-50, Z12.31, Z80.3

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Suggested Answer: C

by Daryl at Apr 24, 2024, 04:13 AM

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Armanda

6 months ago

That makes sense. So the correct answer is indeed C) 77067, Z12.31, Z80.3

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Well, I remember studying that when a mammogram is performed for screening purposes, the correct CPT code is 77067. And the patient's family history of breast cancer indicates the use of Z12.31 code for screening for malignant neoplasm.

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