Radiology
• Under constant review due to technological advancement
• Four subsections
�� Diagnostic Radiology
70010* - 76499
includes computerized tomography (CT),
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and
interventional radiology procedures
�� Diagnostic Ultrasound
76506 - 76999
�� Radiation Oncology
77261 - 77799
�� Nuclear Medicine
78000 - 79999
• Codes ordered according to anatomic site and body system
• Technical and professional components
�� Technical component = TC modifier
Includes the provision of the equipment,
supplies, technical personnel, and costs attendant to theprocedure
�� Professional component = 26 modifier
Encompasses all the physician's work in
providing the service, including interpretation and report of the procedure.
�� Complete procedure = no modifier
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