Question:

What type of mammogram should a patient receive who has a personal history of biopsy-proven benign breast disease?

Answer:

According to the American College of Radiology’s Standard for Diagnostic Mammography, a diagnostic mammogram is appropriate for patients with a personal history of biopsy-proven benign breast disease. Also, as noted in the Dec. 8, 1995 Federal Register, CMS expanded its definition of diagnostic mammography to include a personal history of biopsy-proven benign breast disease, thereby allowing the attending physician and the patient the opportunity to determine whether a screening mammogram or diagnostic mammogram should be performed.

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