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Breast Studies/Mammography - Codes and Scheduling Guidelines
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...
Screening Mammography - Details
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 - ...
Diagnostic Mammography - Details
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 ...
Other - Details
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
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
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...