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77063 and 77065

Date: Feb 5, 2021

Question:

Is it appropriate to charge 77067, 77063, and 77065 for the following report?

"Screening with CC and MLO full field digital views of each breast was performed in combination with digital tomosynthesis( DBT). Standard mammographic views were supplemented with additional views for further evaluation of a mammographic abnormality. The mammogram was additionally reviewed by a CAD system.

Findings: The breast tissue is heterogeneously dense, which could obscure detection of small masses (50-75% glandular). Scattered, benign appearing calcifications are seen. The questionable asymmetry in the inferior right breast, seen on the MLO projection. However this does not persist on spot compression view.

The study demonstrates no mass, microcalcifications or areas of architectural distortion that are suspicious for malignancy.

Impression: No evidence of malignancy. Dense breasts."

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