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1. Radiation oncology delivery coding

   General discussion of radiation treatment delivery reporting, including the broad factors used to distinguish levels of service and the relationship to professional society guidance.

2. Category III breast MRI computer-aided detection

   Overview of reporting computer-aided detection in conjunction with breast MRI and related references to breast imaging practice guidance and MR safety topics.

3. MRI guidance for breast biopsy

   General discussion of when MRI guidance may be reported alongside breast biopsy-related imaging services and the surrounding breast MRI practice guidance context.

4. MRI of the foot and lower extremity site selection

   Broad explanation of how MRI study location and exam setup affect whether an extremity exam is considered joint or nonjoint in the context of lower extremity imaging.

5. Lower extremity MRI reporting frequency

   Short discussion of repeat reporting considerations when multiple parts of the lower extremity are imaged during the same MRI session.

6. Why Category III codes matter

   General overview of the role of Category III codes in tracking emerging services, supporting specialty society data collection, and informing future code development.