Guided Notes

Radiology Coding

Diagnostic imaging, contrast rules, views, complete vs limited ultrasound, mammography, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation oncology.

Radiology subsections

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• Diagnostic radiology (70010–76499): X-ray, CT, MRI, angiography. • Diagnostic ultrasound (76506–76999). • Radiologic guidance (77001–77022): fluoroscopic, CT, MR guidance for procedures. • Breast/mammography (77046–77067). • Bone/joint studies (77071–77086), e.g. DXA bone density 77080. • Radiation oncology (77261–77799). • Nuclear medicine (78012–79999).

Every code has a professional (26) and technical (TC) component unless the descriptor says otherwise.