Mary Matthews is concerned about her breast cancer risk because her mother passed away as a result of breast cancer five years ago. She presented to the office today for a routine mammogram to screen for breast cancer. What is the correct code assignment?

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Z12.31 is the code for Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast, and Z80.3 is the code for Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast. Both codes are necessary to fully capture the reason for the mammogram: screening for breast cancer (Z12.31) and the family history of breast cancer (Z80.3).

Mary Matthews Is Concerned About Her Breast Cancer Risk Because