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Computer
Aided Detection (R2/CAD)
for Screening Mammography Has Arrived!
FAQ
What
is R2/CAD?
R2/CAD or Computer Aided Detection is a sophisticated
technology that assists radiologists
in interpreting mammograms by digitizing the image and
analyzing areas on the
mammogram that may contain features associated with
cancer. The FDA approved
the R2/CAD system in 1998 for use with screening mammography.
Will
my insurance pay for R2/CAD?
Medicare and some private insurance companies are reimbursing
for R2/CAD.
The charge for your films to be put through the R2/CAD
system is $28. If your
insurance does not reimburse for R2/CAD, you will be
billed.
What
does this mean to me?
The use of the R2/CAD system for your screening mammogram
functions like a “spellchecker” for medical
images and it will identify suspicious features that
may warrant a second review by the radiologist.
According to a study published in Radiology magazine,
the early detection of breast cancer can be improved
almost 20 percent through the use of computer aided
detection with screening mammography.
The
following locations provide interpretations using R2/CAD:
Call
(210) 617-9000 for more information or to schedule your
exam.
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