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Coding changes that will impact diagnostic and interventional radiology practices in 2025

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Diagnostic radiology MRI Safety A new CPT subsection has been established for reporting six new codes describing MR safety services, including implant or foreign body evaluation, safety consultation, electronics preparation, and implant positioning or immobilization. PC-6.47 $525.63 $209.28 PC-14.56 $8,508.75 $470.97 PC-14.56 $8,508.75 $470.97

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POCUS useful for diagnosis of retained conception tissue

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be a useful tool for diagnosing "retained products of conception" in women, suggest findings published January 13 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Once diagnosed, women are treated via dilation and curettage, the drug misoprostol, or ongoing follow-up.

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Thyroid ultrasound database may spur better diagnostic models

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A thyroid ultrasound imaging database could spur the development of more effective diagnostic and treatment models for related diseases, according to research published January 23 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. Ultrasound is a first-line method in the screening and diagnosing of thyroid nodules.

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MRI, ultrasound have tradeoffs in diagnosing neuropathies

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MRI and ultrasound have tradeoffs in diagnosing peripheral neuropathies of the upper extremity, a study published March 4 in Radiology found. High-resolution imaging provides important pathomorphological information in diagnosing peripheral nerve disorders. Images and caption courtesy of the RSNA. Sensitivity 91.6%

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Ultrasound underused in pediatric appendicitis diagnosis

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While the use of ultrasound for pediatric appendicitis imaging has increased, the modality -- as well as MRI -- remains underutilized in this area, according to research published August 22 in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Ultrasound alone was used in 53.3% Ultrasound alone was used in 53.3% NSQIP-P hospital 71.7%

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ECR: CEUS adds value to spleen trauma management

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) could be a suitable alternative to CT for early detection of complications in splenic trauma thats nonoperatively managed, according to a study presented on February 28 at ECR 2025. Finardi, however, highlighted that timing for such management has not been established.

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CEUS shines in diagnostic, interventional settings

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Dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a useful tool for interventions, according to a March 3 presentation given at ECR 2024. Ultrasound contrast agent use can be ubiquitous in interventional practice and can solve many logistical or clinical diagnostic problems,” he said.