Intermediate
Technical
IVT
BI-RADS 0
Breast imaging assessment indicating incomplete evaluation requiring additional imaging or comparison with prior studies.
Full Definition
BI-RADS Category 0 (Incomplete - Need Additional Imaging Evaluation) indicates that the initial mammographic evaluation is insufficient for a final assessment. This category is assigned when image quality is suboptimal, when comparison with prior studies is needed but unavailable, or when additional imaging modalities are required to complete the evaluation. BI-RADS 0 assessments are temporary and should not be used as final categories in screening reports.
Usage
Usage note: Include hyphen in BI-RADS; use numeral 0 rather than zero; explain category meaning in patient communications.
In Context
- "The radiologist assigned BI-RADS 0 due to motion artifact requiring repeat mammographic views." — Radiology report
- "BI-RADS 0 assessments should trigger automatic scheduling for additional imaging within specified timeframes." — Quality assurance protocol
Also known as
incomplete assessment
additional imaging needed
Contrasted with
BI-RADS 1
BI-RADS 2
Don't confuse with
BI-RADS 3
technical recall