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Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

AuntMinnie

CPT codes are needed for appropriate insurance reimbursement. Previous research suggests that incorporating AI into mammograms can increase cancer detection rates by up to 20% while mitigating false-positive cases. For breast imaging, AI reimbursement can be a challenge.

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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

AuntMinnie

Additional imaging and possibly image-guided biopsy are recommended for women who have an abnormal screening mammogram. The researchers identified multilevel factors associated with the availability of diagnostic services after an abnormal screening mammogram and women undergoing standard-of-care and advanced diagnostic services.

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Pennsylvania, South Carolina propose requiring insurers to cover breast MRI, ultrasound

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Gaps in coverage result in individuals paying anywhere from $234 for a follow-up diagnostic mammogram to over $1,000 for a breast MRI, Komen estimates.

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Your Mammogram

Professional Radiology

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. In this case, the radiologist may recommend a diagnostic mammogram. So, why are these prior images so important?

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Study shows role mammography screening plays in breast cancer survival

AuntMinnie

CHICAGO -- Following through with regular mammograms is the “very best insurance” for the prevention of advanced, life-threatening breast cancer, according to research presented November 30 at the RSNA meeting. Abnormal mammogram, left. Normal mammogram, right. Smith, PhD, American Cancer Society.

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Advocates, researchers herald federal breast density notification law

AuntMinnie

While her mammogram yielded negative results, a subsequent ultrasound found breast cancer. Two barriers include access to follow-up imaging such as MRI and ultrasound, and insurance coverage for supplemental imaging. It is so much easier to implement because it can generally be a software upgrade to a mammography machine.

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Current topics in mammography

AuntMinnie

CEM is faster and less costly than MRI and can often be used as a follow-up to an abnormal screening mammogram when it is clinically appropriate. Considerations for subsequent imaging Patients identified as having dense breasts are recommended for additional imaging using MRI, ultrasound, or contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM).

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