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
