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Question #: 34
Topic #: 6
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A female patient had an FNA biopsy with ultrasound guidance on two separate nodules in the upper-outer quadrant of left breast.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

  • A. 10005, 10006, N63.21
  • B. 10005, 10006, 76942, N60.02
  • C. 10021, 10004, 76942, N60.21
  • D. 10005, 10005-59, N63.21
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
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Medica
Highly Voted 1 year, 4 months ago
Yes I am sure it's option A
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1aa99b1
Most Recent 1 month, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
A FINE NEEDLE BIOPSY INCLUDING ULTRA SOUND GUIDED AND 10006 FOR SECOND NODULE N63.21 UNSPECIFIED
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1aa99b1
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
1005. 1006 ADDITION AND 76942. FOR GUIDENCE N63.21 IF NODULES ARE NOR BENIGN D.
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Bhasuru_Harika
3 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
It's A because guidance is included.
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1aa99b1
3 months, 3 weeks ago
10005, 10005-59, N63.21 D. IS. THE ANSWER.
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1aa99b1
6 months, 1 week ago
ITS HAS TO BE D
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TeeChee
9 months, 1 week ago
The answer is A.
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Roni_11
1 year, 3 months ago
B is wrong! You cannot report 10005, 10006 in conjunction with 76942. Correct answer is A
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Medica
1 year, 4 months ago
Why it's not A It includes ultrasound then why should code separately
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