CPT® Code 77062

Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is an advanced imaging technique that creates a three-dimensional representation of breast tissue. This procedure utilizes standard mammography equipment, which is modified to capture multiple images of the breast from various angles. During the DBT process, the patient is positioned similarly to a traditional mammogram, with the breast tissue being stabilized but not excessively compressed between two glass plates. The X-ray scanner then moves in an arc around the breast, capturing a series of 11 images within a span of 7 seconds. These images are subsequently transmitted to a computer, where they are processed and assembled into a three-dimensional view for interpretation by a radiologist. The primary advantage of DBT lies in its ability to enhance the detection of breast cancer, offering greater accuracy compared to conventional mammography. This improved imaging technique can lead to earlier diagnosis, potentially reducing the number of unnecessary breast biopsies, facilitating the identification of multiple tumors, and providing superior imaging for patients with dense breast tissue. For coding purposes, CPT® Code 77061 is designated for unilateral DBT, while CPT® Code 77062 is specifically for bilateral DBT. Additionally, CPT® Code 77063 is applicable when DBT is performed as a bilateral screening procedure alongside another primary procedure.