Most health insurance plans, including Medicare, cover 2D mammograms for breast cancer screening at 100%, so there’s no cost to you. Many plans also cover 3D mammography. But before you make a mammogram appointment, it’s always a good idea to check with your health insurance company about your coverage for screening mammograms and how often you can get one. For example, do your exams need to be at least 12 months apart or can you get one anytime during the calendar year.
Diagnostic mammograms are used when there’s a breast health concern
Diagnostic mammograms are performed when a radiologist sees an area of concern on a screening mammogram or when a person has symptoms, such as a lump or breast discharge, that need closer imaging evaluation. You’ll typically get your results before you leave.
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