Sunshine Health Covers 3D Mammograms
Date: 05/10/23
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Early detection is the key to treating breast cancer. That’s why Sunshine Health covers 3D mammograms for our members.
NO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED
Also known as digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) or just tomosynthesis, this promising technology is becoming more common (though it is not yet available at all breast imaging centers). It uses X-rays taken from different angles to create a 3D image of the breast and has shown to be helpful examining women with dense breasts.
A new study of more than 1 million women shows just how much better this technology is: 3D mammograms find more breast cancers and have a lower false-positive rate than 2D mammograms. That lowers the chances that a patient will be called back for follow-up testing.
Test | CPT Code | Description |
3D Mammogram Diagnostic | 77061 | One breast |
3D Mammogram Diagnostic | 77062 | Two breasts |
Remember, the key to successfully treating breast cancer is to find it early, when it’s small and has not spread. That’s why your patients should undergo regular screenings.
Learn more online by visiting the American Cancer Society.
If you have questions about this notice, please call Sunshine Health Provider Services at 1-844-477-8313. Stay up to date on Sunshine Health provider notices by reviewing and bookmarking Provider News.
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