Radiology Question for the Week of February 2, 2026

Ordered as a bilateral complete breast ultrasound, what is the proper code assignment? Complete real-time ultrasonography of the left breast was performed. Dense tissue is seen throughout. A 4 mm simple cyst is identified at the 12:00 position, 2 cm from the nipple. No concerning solid mass is seen in the left breast. A prominent left axillary lymph node measuring 9 mm in short axis is noted. Ultrasonography of the right chest wall and axilla was performed. No concerning lesion is identified.

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