Breast Studies / Mammography

Exam Details - Breast Studies/Mammography Codes, Description, Location Rules, Prep and Additional Rules  Note:  All pregnant patients are accepted for Mammograms, Diagnostics and Ultrasounds Available at: Most breast exam types...

Breast Imaging: Scheduling Guide & Exam Codes Purpose: This resource helps scheduling agents select the correct breast imaging exam based on patient-specific criteria, exam type, and scheduling rules. Location Availability Summ...

Exam Details - Screening Mammography Available at: ALL WR LOCATIONS Used To:  - Detect abnormalities in breast tissue without any existing symptoms  Why: - Mammograms play a central role in the early detection of breast cancer - ...

Exam Details - Diagnostic Mammography Available at: DC, Chevy Chase, Park Potomac, Fairfax, and Sterling Used To:  - Review possible abnormalities in breast tissue with existing symptoms - Or follow-up on previous symptom or concern ...

Exam Details - Other Mammography Details Digital Mammography: - Uses computers and Specially designed digital detectors to produce an image - Image is displayed on a high-resolution computer monitor - Image is transmitted and stored j...

Callback or Recall Available at: DC, Chevy Chase, Park Potomac, Fairfax, and Sterling Used To:  - Review possible abnormalities in breast tissue seen on a screening mammogram Why: - Screening mammogram would have recently been c...

Symptomatic Patient Needs Sooner Appointment When a patient needs a diagnostic mammogram/ultrasound and is symptomatic: Schedule within 2 business days with order (2 days out without order) When the schedule will not accommodate the above...