How to Dispute Charges for Preventative Mammogram

greenwitch
Sun, 08 May 2016 21:00:29 +0000

H is a radiologist.

Tomosynthesis, or 3D mammogram, is a little more radiation but it provides more views of the breast, like a CT scan does. It is really good at picking up “architectural distortion” which is an indicator of breast cancer.

Ultrasound is OK but depends greatly on the skill of the ultrasonographer. MRI is better, but will miss things. All methods can miss things and that is why they recommend a combination of screening methods if you are at higher risk.