BI-RADS Category

Assessment

Clinical Management Recommendation(s)

0

Assessment incomplete

Need to review prior studies and/or complete additional imaging

1

Negative

Continue routine screening

2

Benign finding

Continue routine screening

3

Probably benign finding

Short-term follow-up mammogram at 6 months, then every 6 to 12 months for 1 to 2 years

4

Suspicious abnormality

Perform biopsy, preferably needle biopsy

5

Highly suspicious of malignancy; appropriate action should be taken.

Biopsy and treatment, as necessary.

6

Known biopsy-proven malignancy, treatment pending

Assure that treatment is completed