Mammographic Modality (Definition)
Citation:
900.2(z) Mammographic Modality means a technology, within the scope of 42 U.S.C. 263b [MQSA], for radiography of the breast. Examples are screen-film mammography and xeromammography.
Questions:
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Are spot compression, magnification, and implant imaging considered mammographic modalities?
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Are stereotactic biopsy, needle localization, and ductography considered mammographic modalities?
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Is Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) considered a mammographic modality?
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What is Small Field Digital Mammography (SFDM) and is it a mammographic modality?
- Which MQSA requirements must SFDM meet in order to use it clinically?