AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2003 Second Quarter

Screening Mammogram and Diagnostic Mammogram

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) guidelines for screening mammography recommend that asymptomatic women 40 years or older be screened every one to two years and women aged 50 or older be screened every one to two years. NCI further recommends that younger women who are at higher risk for developing breast cancer consult with their physician regarding screening mammography and the frequency of such screenings. Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in seemingly well individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease. When a diagnostic test...

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