Interventional Breast Radiography - Breast Biopsy Certification

Obtaining a New Interventional Breast Radiography Certification

If a facility has an interventional breast unit(s) used for breast biopsy and/or needle localizations, the facility is required to have an Interventional Breast Radiography Certification. Units that are used for both mammography and interventional breast radiography will be included on the mammography certification.

• Complete and submit to the Mammography Certification Program the following forms with the appropriate fee within 30 days of beginning use of interventional breast equipment:
   

  Forms Required to Obtain a New Interventional Breast Radiography Certification

  Document Number	Title
  RC 230-03	Interventional Breast Radiography Application New Renewal
  RC 230 234 - R	New Facility Invoice
  RC 226-01	Business Information Form
  RC 42-R	Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Form

• Submit a copy of the current medical physicist’s survey report for each interventional breast radiography unit

Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §289.230(gg)(14) requires each registrant to have and implement written operating and safety procedures.

Note: If the facility plans to perform Mobile Interventional Breast Radiography complete section 2 of the application and submit the requested documents and procedures.

Fee Schedule

Each application for a New Interventional Breast Radiography Certification shall be accompanied by a one-year non-refundable fee. An invoice will be mailed annually for the interventional breast radiography certification fee. Fee payments by check or money order shall be made payable to Texas Department of State Health Services

Interventional breast radiography (i.e. biopsy, needle localizations)

Annual Fees for Mammography Certification

Annual fees must be paid each year in order to continue operating mammography devices. The fee covers all direct and indirect costs associated with licensing a company or individual.

For detailed information on annual fees and payment methods accepted, see Payment of Annual Fees for Mammography Certification or Interventional Radiography.

Interventional Breast Radiography Certification Renewals

Interventional breast radiography renewal documents shall be submitted every three years for renewal.

The agency will send a renewal reminder letter and the application by mail 2-3 months prior to the expiration date of the mammography certification. Items requested for renewal are:

• Submit a copy of the current medical physicist’s survey report for each interventional breast radiography unit.

Name and/or Ownership Change

Due to all of the variables in an ownership and/or name change, contact the Mammography Certification Program at (737) 218-7087 for more information.

To Change a Mailing and/or Physical Use Location Address(s)

Complete the appropriate sections of RC 230-04,Interventional Breast Radiography Application Amendment (PDF, 77KB) and submit to the Mammography Certification Program.

Interventional Breast Radiography Equipment Changes

To add an interventional breast radiography unit submit:

• RC 230-04,Interventional Breast Radiography Application Amendment
• Copy of the current medical physicist’s survey report for the new unit

To delete an interventional breast radiography unit complete and submit RC 18-M, Mammography Transfer-Disposal Form (PDF, 17KB).

Personnel Changes

Notification of additions or deletions in personnel is no longer required for interventional breast radiography certifications, with the exception of the radiation safety officer.

• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) - Notify the agency in writing within 30 days by completing and submitting either of the following forms:
   

  Required Forms for Radiation Safety Officer Changes

  Document Number	Document Title
  RC 230- 4	Interventional Breast Radiography Application Amendment
  RC 42-R	RC 42-R, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Form

Mobile Services Authorization

Mobile services authorization must be obtained prior to providing mobile interventional breast radiography services.

To add mobile services authorization to the interventional breast radiography certification, submit:

• RC 230-04 Interventional Breast Radiography Application Amendment 
• Required documents and procedures listed in the mobile service authorization section of the application

To remove mobile services authorization

• Notify the agency in writing by submitting a signed letter requesting removal of Mobile Service Authorization
• Include the facility’s mammography certification number

Terminating an Interventional Breast Radiography Certification

To terminate an interventional breast radiography certification complete and submit:

• RC 17-M, Mammography Certification Termination Form (PDF, 17KB)

Interventional Breast Radiography Certification Contact Information

Mailing Address (U.S. Postal Service)

Texas Department of State Health Services
Radiation Section, Mammography Branch, MC 1986
PO Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78717-9347

Mailing Address (Overnight Address)

Texas Department of State Health Services
Radiation Section, Mammography Branch, MC 1986
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, Texas 78756

Phone: (737) 218-7087

Fax: (512) 206-3787

Additional Information

For additional information see Interventional Breast Radiography – Breast Biopsy Certification Frequently Asked Questions – (FAQs), or contact the mammography certification program at (737) 218-7087