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Breast MRI: Resources for Clinicians

Breast MRI: Resources for Clinicians

Key Points

  • Patients with dense breasts have increased breast cancer risk.
  • Mammography has poorer sensitivity for these patients.
  • MRI is superior to ultrasound for supplemental breast screening.
  • Pennsylvania law mandates insurance coverage of MRI for patients with extremely dense breasts.
  • Consider ordering breast MRI for patients with extremely dense breasts.
  • Some codes may be helpful for handling MRI orders for patients with extremely dense breasts: R92.341, R92.342, and R92.343.
Breast density and supplemental breast screening optionsDownload

Resources to Share with Patients

If patients have questions about breast MRI, you can direct them to Penn Radiology’s breast imaging page.

For more information about options for patients covered by Medicare, please see the brochure below.

Download the Breast MRI Medicare Coverage Guide

Informational Video

For more information on supplemental breast MRI, you can hear from Dr. Emily Conant from the Department of Radiology, Division Chief of Breast Imaging: