Comprehensive Guide to Radiology Coding and Terminology
Dive into the world of radiology with this detailed guide covering topics such as radiology basics, anatomy and terminology, modalities in radiology, diagnostic imaging techniques, and more. Learn about acronyms, the radiology report structure, and key modalities like X-ray, MRI, CT, and ultrasound. Perfect for beginners and experienced professionals alike in the field of radiology coding and education.
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Jennifer Bash, RHIA, CIRCC, RCC, CPC Director of Coding Education
OBJECTIVES Radiology Basics Anatomy & Terminology Radiology Report Modality Basics General Coding Basics Q&A
BASICS OF RADIOLOGY What is Radiology? The Radiologist s Role Interpretation Professional/Technical/Global Billing
ANATOMY & TERMINOLOGY Angiography Anterior Appendicular Cranial Diagnostic Distal Lateral Oblique Posterior Proximal Therapeutic Visceral
ACRONYMS DX CMS CNS CT E&M ICD-10 IR LCD MAC MIPS MRI NCCI NM QPP RS&I US VIR
THE RADIOLOGY REPORT Clinical History Report Title/Header Technique Findings Impression
MODALITIES IN RADIOLOGY Diagnostic X-Ray Breast Imaging Ultrasound CT MRI Nuclear Medicine Interventional Radiology
DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY Common Terms Directional Special views Views vs. Images vs. Films Must document number of views Complete , Series , Protocol
BREAST IMAGING Mammography Tomosynthesis Breast Ultrasound Breast MRI CAD Laterality
ULTRASOUND Common Terms Limited vs. Complete Nonvisualization Duplex
CT Common Terms CT CTA Contrast 3D Reconstruction
MRI Common Terms MRI MRA Contrast
NUCLEAR MEDICINE Common Terms Types of Studies PET Radiopharmaceuticals Pharmacologic Intervention
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Common Terms Non-Vascular Vascular Diagnostic vs. Therapeutic
CPT CODING BASICS CPT Book Tips Category I, II, & III CPT codes Unlisted Codes
ICD-10 CODING BASICS Highest Specificity Signs and Symptoms Incidental Findings
CODING RESOURCES Authoritative Guidance Societies When to Use Caution
THE IMPACT OF CODING Compliance Reimbursement Communication
