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Yes it's x-ray. But the energy is lower than in the "rest of body" x-ray.

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Mammogram.


What is the ICD-9 for a mammogram?

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A mammogram.


What are the symptoms after a mammogram?

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Why is it important to ask a patient if they have had a previous mammogram?

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