AAPC Exam CPC Topic 2 Question 42 Discussion

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Question #: 42
Topic #: 2

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A 35-year-old female has cancer in her left breast. The surgeon performs a mastectomy, removing the breast tissue, skin, pectoral muscles, and surrounding tissue, including the axillary and internal mammary lymph nodes.

Which mastectomy code is reported?

A19303

B19305

C19306

D19307

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Suggested Answer: C

The procedure performed is a bilateral screening mammogram with computer-aided detection (CAD). CPT code 77067 is for bilateral screening mammography with CAD. ICD-10-CM code Z12.31 is for an encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of the breast. Z80.3 is for a family history of malignant neoplasm of the breast. Therefore, the correct coding is 77067, Z12.31, Z80.3. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), ICD-10-CM (current year).

by Lucia at Jan 26, 2025, 04:36 PM

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Ligia

4 months ago

Ah, the good old 19307 - the surgical equivalent of a mic drop. Nailed it!

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Raina

2 months ago

Great job! 19307 it is.

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Donette

2 months ago

Absolutely, 19307 is the correct code for that extensive mastectomy.

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Buffy

2 months ago

D) 19307 - the surgical equivalent of a mic drop!

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Gretchen

2 months ago

D) 19307

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Diego

2 months ago

C: I agree, 19307 is definitely the code for that comprehensive mastectomy.

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Giuseppe

2 months ago

C) 19306

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Lashunda

2 months ago

B: Absolutely, 19307 covers all the bases for that procedure.

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Sherron

2 months ago

B) 19305

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Judy

3 months ago

A) 19303

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Lachelle

3 months ago

A: Yep, 19307 is the way to go for that extensive mastectomy.

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Luis

4 months ago

19307 for sure! Gotta love those comprehensive mastectomies. Really gets the job done, you know?

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An

4 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I was thinking 19306, but 19307 makes more sense given the extensive removal of tissue and lymph nodes.

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Junita

4 months ago

I agree, 19307 seems like the appropriate code since the surgeon removed the entire breast, pectoral muscles, and lymph nodes.

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Chanel

2 months ago

So, 19307 is the right choice for this procedure.

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Maybelle

3 months ago

That makes sense. The surgeon removed all the necessary tissues in this case.

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Izetta

3 months ago

Yes, I agree. 19307 is the code for a total mastectomy.

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Stephania

3 months ago

I think the correct code is 19307 because it involves removal of the entire breast, pectoral muscles, and lymph nodes.

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Joye

4 months ago

I see your point, but I still think 19307 is the most appropriate code based on the description provided.

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Nada

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe it should be 19306.

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Justine

4 months ago

Based on the details provided, the correct code would be 19307 - Total mastectomy with lymph node dissection.

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Ricki

3 months ago

Okay, thanks for clarifying. I'll go with 19307 then.

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Melvin

3 months ago

No, I'm pretty confident it's 19307 because it includes lymph node dissection.

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Blair

3 months ago

Are you sure? I thought it might be 19306.

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Elinore

3 months ago

I think the correct code is 19307.

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Joye

4 months ago

I think the correct code is 19307.

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