Scintimammography and Gamma Imaging of the Breast and Axilla

Scintimammography, breast-specific gamma imaging, and molecular breast imaging are considered investigational in all applications, including but not limited to their use as an adjunct to mammography or in staging the axillary lymph nodes.

Use of breast specific gamma detection following radiopharmaceutical administration for localization of sentinel lymph nodes in individuals with breast cancer may be considered medically necessary.