A physician interprets and writes a report on a tier 1 molecular pathology procedure for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene analysis for a 20-year-old female with a family history of breast cancer. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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CPT code 81213-26 is used for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene analysis, including the interpretation and report by the physician, indicated by modifier -26. ICD-10-CM code Z80.3 is used for a family history of malignant neoplasm of the breast, which is appropriate for a patient with a family history of breast cancer.

A Physician Interprets and Writes a Report on a Tier