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Take This Advice to Code Screening Mammograms Correctly

Published on Tue Jan 13, 2026

Question: I am still confused about the correct way to code for a screening mammography, especially if the screen results in an abnormal finding. Is it still considered a screening followed by an abnormal diagnosis or just an abnormal diagnosis? Revenue Cycle Insider Subscriber Answer: The answers to your questions can be found in ICD-10-CM Guideline I.C.21.c.5. The guideline explains that, in [...]
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