Tex.
Ins. Code Section 1356.001
Definitions
(1)
“Breast tomosynthesis” means a radiologic mammography procedure that involves the acquisition of projection images over a stationary breast to produce cross-sectional digital three-dimensional images of the breast from which applicable breast cancer screening diagnoses may be determined.(1-a)
“Diagnostic imaging” means an imaging examination using mammography, ultrasound imaging, or magnetic resonance imaging that is designed to evaluate:(A)
a subjective or objective abnormality detected by a physician or patient in a breast;(B)
an abnormality seen by a physician on a screening mammogram;(C)
an abnormality previously identified by a physician as probably benign in a breast for which follow-up imaging is recommended by a physician; or(D)
an individual with a personal history of breast cancer or dense breast tissue.(2)
“Low-dose mammography” means:(A)
the x-ray examination of the breast using equipment dedicated specifically for mammography, including an x-ray tube, filter, compression device, and screens, with an average radiation exposure delivery of less than one rad mid-breast and with two views for each breast;(B)
digital mammography; or(C)
breast tomosynthesis.
Source:
Section 1356.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1356.htm#1356.001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
