A 47-year-old female patient presents with a palpable lump in her left breast. The physician

A 47-year-old female patient presents with a palpable lump in her left breast. The physician performs a complete unilateral breast ultrasound, including the axilla, on the left side. During the same encounter, a follow-up ultrasound limited to a previously documented cyst is performed on the right breast. What are the appropriate codes to report for this encounter?

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