Whole Breast Ultrasound is a comfortable, non-ionizing examination of the breast(s) recommended for women with dense breasts. The scan can help diagnose breast abnormalities not detected in conventional and/or 3D Mammography.
How Do I Get Ready For My Exam?
- No preparation is necessary for your WBUS exam.
- Please wear comfortable clothes (ideally without metal) and leave your jewelry and valuables at home.
- Please call the number below if you have any questions regarding your exam.
What Should I Do After Arriving For My Exam?
- Please check in at main registration and then check in at Radiology registration.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment for registration purposes.
What Should I Expect During My Exam?
- The technologist will explain your exam and answer any questions you may have.
- Your WBUS procedure requires you to lay down flat on your back on the scanning table.
- The technologist will place a wide field-of-view transducer on your chest while you are lying down.
- WBUS produces a 3-D image that can see through dense breast tissue to help assess areas that the radiologist was not able to fully assess on your mammogram due to dense breast tissue.
- The exam will take approximately 25 minutes.
What Do I Do After My Scan?
- There are no dietary of physical restrictions following your WBUS scan.
- The images of your scan will be examined by a radiologist and the results will be sent to your referring physician.
- Your referring physician will review the results with you.
- You can request copies of your images on a CD-ROM or your report, by calling (805) 692-6435.
What is the cost of Whole Breast Ultrasound?
- The out of pocket cost depends on your insurance plan conditions.
- Sansum clinic provides a $300 cash price option for patients who are uninsured, out-of-network, or opt to pay cash and not have their insurance billed.
- Currently, the following insurance carriers provide coverage for ABUS:
- CenCal
- Medicare
- All Blue Cross Carriers
- United Health Care HMO/PPO
- Please inform the scheduling representative if you prefer to take advantage of our cash price option rather than having your insurance billed.
SCHEDULING INFORMATION:
Please call (805) 681-7671 option #3 to schedule your scan.