A female patient had breast cancer 3 years ago, underwent a radical mastectomy, and received radiation and chemotherapy. She has not had treatment in the last 20 months. How is the status of the cancer reported for the patient?

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Z85.3 is the correct code for the status of the cancer reported for the patient. This code indicates that the patient has a history of breast cancer, but has not had treatment in the last 20 months.

A Female Patient Had Breast Cancer 3 Years Ago, Underwent