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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-1.97 $120.01 $63.72 64467 unilateral; by infusion(s) G-6.86

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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

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Women in racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to be provided same-day diagnostic breast imaging services, despite such services being available, according to research published February 18 in Radiology. Additional imaging and possibly image-guided biopsy are recommended for women who have an abnormal screening mammogram.

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SDMS releases updated diagnostic medical sonography code of ethics

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The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) has released a revised version of its " Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography."

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AI education is a necessity for newest class of radiologists

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In healthcare, algorithms hold the promise of increasing efficiency and, potentially, diagnostic accuracy. With AI, a whole new focus is needed to educate radiologists on the promise, potential, and even peril of this exciting new technology. AI is one of the inescapable buzzwords in today’s technology landscape.

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Florida. In fact, this year is his record fifth win in the Most Effective Radiology Educator category. Education is always changing," he told AuntMinnie.com. "In Fishman, MD.

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Majority of women welcome AI into breast cancer screening

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Specifically, women want to be fully informed about the use of AI in healthcare and they want to retain human interaction in the diagnostic process." Reports suggest that people with higher levels of education are more optimistic about AI in medicine than others and that most people still want the human element actively involved.

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Researchers highlight opportunities for diagnostic radiology oral exam

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The impending diagnostic radiology oral exam should be welcomed for aspiring radiologists, according to an article published January 5 in Academic Radiology. These include the diagnostic radiology qualifying exam and the diagnostic radiology certifying exam. The latter can be taken as early as 12 months after residency.