Get a thorough understanding of the different modalities that are included in the field of radiology.

1. Radiology for Coders
Presenter
Kathleen G. Bailey
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Radiology is a part of the services offered by many physician groups. Do you
feel that you need a more in depth understanding of the different modalities that
are included in the field Diagnostic Imaging and the guidelines to bill these
services correctly?

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5.  Radiology: The
scientific discipline of
medical imaging using
ionizing radiation, radionuclides, nuclear,
magnetic resonance, ultrasound and
other modalities to diagnose and treat
patients
 A Physician who specializes in radiology:
Radiologist
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6.  Radiologist: A medical doctor who specializes in
diagnosing and treating disease and injury
through the use of medical imaging techniques
such as x-ray, computed tomography (CT),
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron
emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging, and
ultrasound
 Radiologists graduate from accredited medical
schools, pass licensing examinations, and
complete residencies of at least four years of
postgraduate education that includes:
– Radiation safety/protection
– Radiation effects on the human body
– Appropriate performance and interpretation of
radiologic and medical imaging examinations
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7.  Many radiologists also complete a fellowship
which includes one to two additional years of
specialized training in a particular
subspecialty of radiology:
– Breast Imaging
– Gastrointestinal Radiology
– Pediatric Radiology
– Neuroradiology
– Nuclear medicine
– Cardiovascular/Interventional Radiology
– Neuro-Interventional Radiology
– Radiation Therapy
– Etc.
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