Question

Choose the correct code assignment for the following scenario: 45-year-old patient seen for a lump in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast. Patient had breast cancer 10 years ago.
A. Z85.3

B. N63.11, Z85.3

C. C50.919, Z85.3

D. Z80.3

Answer 1

Answer:

C50.919

Z85.3

Explanation:

We need the ICD-10CM code

• For right breast cancer or usual breast cancer the code C50 is used
• Now as patient had it before on so Z85 can be used also .

Option C is correct

Answer 2

The answer is most likely A