A diagnostic mammogram is performed on the left and right breasts. Computer-aided detection is also used to further analyze the image for possible lesions. What CPT® coding is reported for this…

The correct answer is B. 77066. A diagnostic mammogram performed on both breasts with computer-aided detection (CAD) is reported with CPT® code 77066. This code is used when CAD is utilized to further analyze the images for possible lesions, and it covers both breasts.

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A diagnostic mammogram is performed on the left and right breasts. Computer-aided detection is also used to further analyze the image for possible lesions. What CPT® coding is reported for this radiology service?

Options

A77065-LT, 77065-RT
B77066
C77067-50
D77066-50

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C
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D
13% (4)

Explanation

A diagnostic mammogram performed on both breasts with computer-aided detection (CAD) is reported with CPT® code 77066. This code is used when CAD is utilized to further analyze the images for possible lesions, and it covers both breasts.

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#diagnostic mammography#bilateral imaging#computer-aided detection#mammography codes

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