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Wiki Dense breast R92.2

Thread starter elenax
Start date Aug 31, 2020
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elenax

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Aug 31, 2020

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We are seeing denials from MCR and the replacements when the R92.2 code is assigned on a screening mammography. Can you offer any insight?

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thomas7331

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Aug 31, 2020

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It is not a screening mammogram if is being done to investigate a breast density - if that's the case, it should be coded as a diagnostic mammogram.

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elenax

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Aug 31, 2020

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thomas7331 said:
It is not a screening mammogram if is being done to investigate a breast density - if that's the case, it should be coded as a diagnostic mammogram.

Thank you Thomas

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