Sally Smith Underwent an Open Left Total Mastectomy

question 20

Short Answer

Sally Smith underwent an open left total mastectomy. This would be reported with code __________.

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Definitions:

Needle

A slender, pointed instrument typically used for piercing or stitching materials or for medical injections and taking fluid samples.

Arm

A limb extending from the shoulder to the hand, comprising the upper arm, elbow, forearm, and wrist.

Unsuccessful attempts

Efforts made to achieve a goal that do not result in success.

Blood sample

A blood sample is a small quantity of blood taken from the body, typically used for laboratory testing or analysis.