A 45-year-old female patient presents for a screening mammogram. Upon examination, the screening test shows evidence of a calcification in the left breast. How would the coder appropriately assign diagnosis codes for this service?

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The correct coding sequence is to first list the reason the patient came in for the service, which in this case is for a screening mammogram (screening code), followed by any findings discovered during the screening, such as the breast calcification (breast mass code). This ensures accurate representation of the patient's visit purpose and findings.

A 45-Year-Old Female Patient Presents for a Screening Mammogram