AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2005 Issue 4 (Fall)
A Letter From the Editor-in-Chief
A Letter From the Editor-in-Chief Dear Subscribers, Despite wonderful advances in early detection, breast cancer remains one of the most common killers of women in this country. It is estimated that a woman in the United States is diagnosed with this dreaded disease every 2 minutes, and its incidence appears to be increasing. Radiologists play a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we devote this entire issue of Clinical Examples in Radiology to the imaging of breast disease. Although screening mammography remains the most important study for...
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Article Overview
This letter introduces a special issue of Clinical Examples in Radiology centered on breast disease and breast cancer awareness. It explains why the topic is important to radiology practices and coders, and frames the issue around common breast imaging services, image-guided procedures, and the need to understand CPT coding fundamentals in this clinical area.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers judge whether this breast-imaging and coding-focused issue is relevant to their practice, especially for radiology teams, coders, and anyone working with women’s imaging services. It also signals that the issue is organized around clinical examples tied to breast cancer detection, diagnosis, and procedural imaging workflows.
What You Will Learn
- Why breast cancer is the focus of this issue
- How breast imaging fits into radiology practice
- Why coding knowledge is important for breast-related imaging services
- What types of clinical scenarios the issue aims to cover
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Radiologists
- Imaging practice staff
- Medical coding professionals
- Subscribers to Clinical Examples in Radiology
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