R921 - Calcium deposits found on breast mammogram imaging
International Classification of Diseases
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ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
This code indicates that calcium deposits (calcifications) were detected in breast tissue during a mammogram or other diagnostic breast imaging. Calcifications are small deposits of calcium that appear as white spots on mammograms. They are very common and are usually benign (not cancerous), but sometimes require additional evaluation to determine their significance. The presence of calcifications alone does not indicate cancer, but rather that something was seen on the imaging that needed to be documented.
Additional Information
This is a finding code used to document what was observed on imaging. Most breast calcifications are benign, but follow-up recommendations depend on the pattern, distribution, and characteristics of the calcifications as determined by the radiologist.
Category
Diagnostic imaging findings
Medical Specialty
Radiology/Breast imaging
Expected Costs
Your actual cost will depend on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Mammogram or breast diagnostic imaging
What to Expect After
- Follow-up imaging as recommended by radiologist
- Possible additional views or magnification mammography
- Potential biopsy if calcifications have suspicious characteristics
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