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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81162 includes both BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene analysis, and the modifier -26 indicates that only the professional component (interpretation and report) is being billed. Z80.3 is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a family history of breast cancer, which is relevant to the patient's situation.

A Physician Interprets and Writes a Report on a Tier