What is Radiology?
Radiology is a medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose & treat diseases. A radiologist uses techniques such as X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), CT Angiography (CTA), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), MR Angiography (MRA), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
Components of Radiology Coding
Plain Radiography (X-Ray)
Fluoroscopy
Computed Tomography (CT)
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Nuclear Medicine (NM)
Typical CPT codes
Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) – (70010 – 76499)
Diagnostic Ultrasound – (76506 – 76999)
Radiologic Guidance – (77001 – 77022)
Breast Mammography – (77046 – 77067)
Bone/Joint Studies – (77071 – 77086)
Radiation Oncology – (77261 – 77799)
Nuclear Medicine – (78012 – 79999)
