1
The Fluoroscopy root operation is identified by the character code 1 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means.
Section:
B = Imaging
Body System:
2 = Heart
Root Operation:
2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)3 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)0 - Plain Radiography4 - UltrasonographyThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Fluoroscopy
Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means