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[radbar08]

Asymmetric density of the breast

What is the correct dx code for "asymmetric density of the breast"? 793.82, 793.89, or 611.72? (Or none of the above?)

 

[NaliniAAPC]

Hi,
Look at 612.1 for asymmetric density of the breast...

Hope it helps..

Regards,
Nalini CPC

 

[radbar08]

Asymmetric density of the breast

Thanks, but in 612.1, the asymmetry of the breast refers to the the disproportion of a reconstructed breast in comparison to the native breast. I'm talking about when an area of density seen on an exam is asymmetric.

 

[kbazarte@yahoo.com]

utilizing an encoder I come up with 793.82 inconclusive mammogram

 

[radbar08]

Thanks. That's what I've been using, but then second-guessed myself.

 

[NaliniAAPC]

Hi,
Thanks . come to the conclusion 793.82 - Asymmetric density of the breast....

Regards,
Nalini CPC