Delaware Code § 29-5217

Supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws,
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c. 121, § 5].
(a) As used in this section:
(1) "Breast magnetic resonance imaging" or "breast MRI" means a diagnostic tool, including standard and abbreviated breast MRI,
that uses radio waves and magnets to produce detailed images of structures within the breast. A breast MRI may be used as a screening
tool when clinically indicated, including after indeterminant results from a mammogram that requires additional evaluation and for
those at high risk for breast cancer.
(2) "Breast ultrasound" means a noninvasive diagnostic tool that uses high-frequency sound waves and their echoes to produce
detailed images of structures within the breast. A breast ultrasound may be used as a screening tool when clinically indicated, including
after indeterminant results from a mammogram that requires additional evaluation and for those at high risk for breast cancer.
(3) "Cost-sharing requirement" means a deductible, coinsurance, or copayment and any maximum limitation on the application of
such a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or similar out-of-pocket expense.
(4) "Diagnostic breast examination" means a medically-necessary and clinically-appropriate examination of the breast, including
such examination using breast MRI, breast ultrasound, or mammogram, that is used for either of the following:
a. To evaluate an abnormality seen or suspected from a screening examination for breast cancer.
b. To evaluate an abnormality detected by another means of examination.
(5) "Mammogram" means a diagnostic or screening mammography exam using a low-dose X-ray to produce an image of the breast.
(6) "Supplemental breast screening examination" means a medically-necessary and clinically-appropriate examination of the breast,
including such examination using breast MRI, breast ultrasound, or mammogram, that is used for either of the following:
a. To screen for breast cancer when there is no abnormality seen or suspected in the breast.
b. Based on personal or family medical history or additional factors that may increase the individual's risk of breast cancer.
(b) The plan shall provide coverage for diagnostic breast examinations and supplemental breast screening examinations. The terms of
such coverage, including cost-sharing requirements, shall be no less favorable than the cost-sharing requirements applicable to screening
mammography for breast cancer.

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