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Diagnostic Radiology Coding:

Examine the Differences Between Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology

Published on Mon Jun 16, 2025

Understand the roles, differences, and importance of diagnosis coding. In healthcare, terms like diagnostic imaging and radiology often get lumped together. While related, each one serves distinct roles. Diagnostic imaging refers to the actual capture of internal images of the body, while radiology refers to interpreting those images to diagnose and manage conditions. Read through this guide, which breaks down [...]
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