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Wiki Unilateral screening mammogram

Hello, colleagues! What is the appropriate way to code for a unilateral screening mammogram (post-mastectomy). I am aware that the provider can perform diagnostic mammograms for patients with history of breast cancer, but at this stage in the patient's remission the provider deems it is more...
- elizabethmullinix@gmail.com
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- Nov 23, 2020
- 52 modifier 77067 breast imaging mammogram radiology unilateral
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki Bilateral inguinal hernia/one side repaired - I have an op report that has Pre and Po

I have an op report that has Pre and Postoperative diagnosis of bilateral inguinal hernia, but they only repaired the Lt side because the right was not causing patient issues and the patient did not want it done (had to be done open). For the dx would I code it as bilateral or unilateral? Thanks!!!
- shellabell32
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- Jan 11, 2016
- bilateral inguinal patient repaired unilateral
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Diagnosis Coding

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