Diagnostic-imaging services

CPC v2.1 Code: 93196

About diagnostic-imaging services

cpc code 93196 covers the provision of diagnostic-imaging services, a critical component of the healthcare industry. These services play a vital role in the early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of various medical conditions, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions and provide effective treatment. The diagnostic-imaging industry is closely integrated with the broader healthcare sector, contributing to improved patient outcomes and the overall efficiency of the healthcare system.

Production process

Diagnostic-imaging services typically involve the use of advanced medical imaging technologies, such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. These techniques allow healthcare professionals to obtain detailed images of the body's internal structures, enabling them to identify and assess various medical conditions. The production process often involves the careful operation of specialized imaging equipment, the interpretation of the resulting images by trained professionals, and the communication of findings to healthcare providers.

Production inputs

The diagnostic-imaging industry relies on a range of inputs, including specialized medical imaging equipment, skilled technicians and radiologists, and a variety of consumable materials such as contrast agents and imaging films. Additionally, the industry requires access to a robust healthcare infrastructure, including hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic imaging centers, as well as a regulatory framework that ensures the safe and effective use of these technologies.

Production outputs

The primary output of the diagnostic-imaging industry is the provision of high-quality medical images and interpretations that assist healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions. These outputs are then consumed by other healthcare-related industries, such as 92211 General medical and surgical hospitals, 62111 Offices of physicians, and 62191 Outpatient care centers, which utilize the information provided by diagnostic-imaging services to inform their treatment decisions and patient care.

Family tree for diagnostic-imaging services

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/931'>931: Human health services</a>"]
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    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93191'>93191: Childbirth and related services</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93192'>93192: Nursing services</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93193'>93193: Physiotherapeutic services</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93194'>93194: Ambulance services</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93195'>93195: Medical laboratory services</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93197'>93197: Blood, sperm and organ bank services</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/93199'>93199: Other human health services n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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