Screening
For coverage, most insurances require this minimum amount of days between breast images when there is no breast problems for screening mammograms.
What is 366+?
If they ask, it's how long could this appointment take.
What is 1 1/2 to 2 hours?
This type of mammogram is the only time the decision tree has the scheduler ask if they can stand unassisted.
What is screening mammogram?
You can have a breast ultrasound along with this mammogram.
What is a diagnostic mammogram?
A bone density is also known as this.
What is a DEXA scan?
It is the correct diagnosis code for no concerns or current issues.
What is Z12.31?
It can be ordered as both breast or as a right or left breast imaging; or simply as these medical terms.
What are bilateral and unilateral ?
What is a mammo voucher?
A male must be no older than this, to only have or start with this exam of the pectoral /axillary area.
What is 24 years old?
Do not take this type of medication, only on the day of the test.
What is osteoporosis medication?
The two types of screening mammograms offered by Wellstar.
What are 2D and 3D?
Schedule this first if the patient is 29 years or younger and is having breast problems.
What is a breast ultrasound?
Before scheduling always check here to see the last mammogram performed.
What is chart review?
Women over this age must have an accompanying order that should be scheduled or performed preceding a breast ultrasound.
What is 30 years old?
This insurance requires two ICD-10 codes (with a few exceptions).
What is Medicare A & B?
It is another name for a screening mammogram.
What is a baseline or routine mammogram?
The preference is to schedule at the original facility but can be schedule at a different location if patient requests it.
What are Callback/Additional Views?
It is the prep provided to all individuals who need a mammogram.
What is no lotion, powders, or deodorant under the arm or around the breast area?
It is how a scheduler tells a patient to prepare for this exam.
What is No prep?
Someone with metal in their back and / or over the weight limit may have this type of bone density. Be sure to contact XR/FL tech.
What is a forearm bone density?
It is an FDA - approved advanced technology that takes multiple images, or x-rays, of the breast tissue to recreate a 3-dimensional picture of the breast, also known as this.
What is tomosynthesis?
This must be scheduled at the same facility as the original mammogram at NO CHARGE to the patient.
What is Technical Callback (IMG2001)?
If a patient is experiencing any breast problem(s), lump, mass, nipple discharge, nipple changes, pain in one area; you must contact the order physician to see if it acceptable for them to still have this type of mammogram.
What is a screening mammogram?
It is the procedure (Px) code for a bilateral breast ultrasound?
What is IMG1073?
What are CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis and Nuclear Medicine?