CPC Radiology

angiography

radiographic image of the blood vessels, using contrast material.

aortography

radiographic image of the aorta and branches, using contrast material.

atherectomy

to remove plaque from an artery.

brachytherapy

radiation placed in or near a tumor within the body. Catheters, needles, seeds or wires may be used.

bronchography

radiographic image of the bronchi of the lungs, using contrast material.

cephalogram

radiographic image of the head.

cholangiography

radiographic image of the bile duct.

cineradiography

radiography of an organ in motion, (for example, a beating heart).

colonography

radiographic image of the (interior) colon.

computed tomography (CT)

using specialized equipment, 2-dimensional x-ray images are taken around a single axis of rotation. The images are combined to create a 3-dimensional image or pictures of the inside of the body. These cross-sectional images of the area being studied may be examined on a computer monitor, printed or transferred to a CD.

corpora cavernosography

radiographic image of the corpora cavernosa and draining veins using contrast medium.

cystography

radiographic image of the bladder.

dacryocystography

radiographic image of the lacrimal drainage system.

discography

radiographic image of the spine.

Doppler

a type of ultrasound, especially useful for imaging blood flow. It can create images either in shades of gray or, when processed by a computer, in color.

ductogram (galactogram)

imaging of the ducts in the breast.

duodenography

radiographic examination of the duodenum and pancreas.

echocardiography

imaging using sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart.

echoencephalography

ultrasound image of the brain.

epidurography

imaging of the epidural space in the spine.

fluoroscopy

a continuous x-ray image, used to view the movement of a body part, or of an instrument or dye moving through the body.

hyperthermia

a type of cancer treatment in which tissue is exposed to high temps (up to 113 degrees F)

hysterosalpingography

fluoroscopic imaging (with contrast) of a woman's uterus and fallopian tubes.

intraluminal

within the lumen.

laryngography

radiographic image of the larynx.

lymphangiography

diagnostic imaging to view lymphatic circulation and lymph nodes; utilizes x-ray technology and the injection of a contrast agent.

magnetic resonance (MR)

magnetic fields align the protons within the body to produce image "slices," which are combined to produce 3-D images that may be viewed from different angles; performed either with or without contrast.

myelography

radiographic image of the spinal cord.

nephrotomography

CT image of the kidneys

orthopantogram

panoramic, radiographic image of the entire dentition, alveolar bone, and other adjacent structures on a single film; taken extra-orally.

pachymetry

measurement of corneal thickness.

pancreatography

radiographic image of the pancreatic ducts following injection of radiopaque material.

pelvimetry

measurement of the dimensions and capacity of the pelvis.

portography

x-ray visualization of the portal circulation, using radiopaque material.

pyelography

radiographic imaging of the renal pelvis of a kidney following injection of a radiopaque substance through the ureter or into a vein.

shuntogram

placement of a radioactive isotope in the shunt reservoir in the head, to measure the speed with which it moves to the abdomen.It is the term used for angiography of an AV fistula for renal dialysis.

sialography

radiographic image of the salivary ducts and glands.

sonohysterography

ultrasound imaging of the uterus.

splenoportography

radiography of the splenic and portal veins; includes injection of a radiopaque medium.

teletherapy

any treatment whereby the source of the therapeutic agent (for instance, radiation) is at a distance from the body.

transcatheter

performed via the lumen of a catheter.

urethrocystography

radiography of the urethra and bladder using a radiopaque substance.

urography

imaging of the kidneys and ureters

vasography

radiographic image of the vas deferens and ejaculatory duct following dye injection.

velocity flow mapping

a non-invasive method to image blood flow through the heart by displaying flow data on the 2-dimensional echocardiographic image.

venography

a radiographic image of the veins following injection of contrast dye.

xeroradiography

creation of radiographs by photoelectric process, using metal plates coated with a semiconductor (for instance, selenium).

anatomic position

erect, facing forward, hands to side with thumbs pointing out. The feet are together.

supine

lying down on the back with the face up. Also known as dorsal recumbent (lying down).

prone position

lying face down on the front of the body; also known as ventral recombent.

lateral position

the side of the object is next to the film; can be performed as erect lateral (standing side) or lateral decubitus (lying down side).

oblique position

patient is lying at an angle that is neither prone nor supine, for example right anterior oblique (RAO), left anterior oblique (LAO), right posterior oblique (RPO), or left posterior oblique (LPO). The anterior or posterior terminology indicates the parrt of the body that is closer to the film.

radiological projections

refer to the path in which the x-ray beam flows through the body.

anteroposterior (AP)

the x-ray beam enters the front of the body (anterior) and exits the back of the body (posterior).

posteroanterior (PA)

The x-ray beam enters the back of the body (posterior) and exits the front of the body (anterior).

lateral projection

The x-ray beam enters one side of the body and exits the other side. These projections are named by the side of the body that is placed next to the film.

oblique projection

the x-ray beam enters at an angle that is neither frontal (AP or PA) or lateral.

plane

are ways in which the body can be divided

frontal (coronal) plane

divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) halves

sagittal plane

divides the body into right and left portions

transverse plane (axial) (horizontal)

divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) halves

midsaggital plane

divides the body into equal portions of right and left.

screening examinations

performed when there are no signs or symptoms, but the provider is looking for a specific disease or illness.

contrast material

a substance or material that lights up the structure being studied so it can be visualized

intravascularly

using a vein

intra-articularly

in a joint

intrathecally

within a sheath, or within the subarachnoid or cerebral spinal fluid.

x-ray

taking a picture or snapshot of the inside of the body.

temporpmandibular joint (TMJ) arthrography

a procedure where the patient receives an injection of contrast dye into the ____ followed by imaging.

diagnostic ultrasound

uses sound waves to visualize internal structures.

abdomen real time scan

includes the liver, gallbladder, common bile duct, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and he upper abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava.

pelvic ultrasound

divided further between obstetric and non-obstetric.

obstetric ultrasound

is a pregnant uterus ultrasound or fetal ultrasound

non-obstetric ultrasounds.

a transvaginal ultrasound, a sonohysterography, and non-obstetric pelvic ultrasounds.

transvaginal ultrasound

used to look at the female reproductionorgans or in early pregnancy as it can provide a better view

galact

milk

bone age study

performed on children to estimate the maturity of a child's skeletal system, based on the appearance of the growth plate in the bone.

bone length study

used to determine discrepancies in limb length.

osseous surveys

radiological procedures used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone. it is based on whether the service is limited or complete, or if the survey was performed on an infant.

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA)

a common test performed to determine bone density. this test helps to evaluate risk of bones fractures.

radiation oncology

multi-disciplinary medical specialty involving physicians, physicist and dosimetrists, nurses, biomedical scientist, computer scientist, radiotherapy technologist, nutritionist, and social worker. it is a highly-specialized and complex method for delivering radiation treatment to tumors.

dosimetry

calculation of the dos of radiation.

clinical brachytheraphy

uses radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters.

intracavitary brachytherapy

when it is inserted into the body with an applicator.

nuclear medicine

the uses of small amounts of radioactive material to examine organ function and structure

therapeutic nuclear medicine

can be used to treat cancer and other medical condition.

radiopharmaceuticals

used in nuclear medicine are not included in the coding of tests and should be reported separately

Anterior (ventral)

in front of

Posterior (drosal)

in back of

Superior

toward the head or upper part of the body, also known as cephalad or cephalic

Inferior

away from the head or the lower part of the body, also known as caudad or caudal

Medial

toward the midline of the body

Lateral

away from the midline of the body (to the side)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

procedure that uses nonionizing radiation to view the ody in a cross-sectional view

Tomography

procedure that allows viewing of a single plane of the body by blurring out all but that particular level.

Barium

radiographic contrast medium

biometry

application of a statistical method to a biological fact.

arthrography

joints

radiology

branch of medicine that uses radiant energy to diagnose and treat patients

radiologist

specialty in radiology