Wiki Orders for diagnostic mammos

[dani727]

If a radiologist interprets a screening mammo and wants the patient recalled for a diagnostic mammo (not on the same day), can the radiologist order this test or does the order have to be obtained from the referring physician?

Danielle Kaszner, CPC

 

[Cyndi113]

You won't like our answer, half are for getting a new order and half for radiologist ok to order. Sorry!