What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Mammogram Screening
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast utilized primarily for screening purposes to detect early signs of breast cancer. The ICD-10-CM system has specific codes to categorize mammogram screenings and the reasons behind them.
Here are the pertinent ICD-10-CM codes for mammogram screenings:
- Z12.31: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of the breast - This code is used when the primary reason for the mammogram is routine screening for breast cancer.
- Z85.3: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of the breast - Indicates that a patient has had breast cancer in the past, and this history can be a reason for ongoing monitoring with mammograms.
- Z80.3: Family history of malignant neoplasm of the breast - Indicates a family history of breast cancer, a potential risk factor leading to more frequent or earlier screenings.
