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Modeling new content requests

All requests Requests for new imaging-related content must clearly specify an imaging action, ; for example, computed tomography, plain X-ray, fluoroscopy, etc.
Radiographic imaging is a broad term that encompasses several types of imaging studies that use ionizing radiation for visualization of internal parts of the body using X-ray techniques (for example, computed tomography) and is therefore a grouping concept.  New content requests using the phrase Radiographic imaging of and/or submissions requesting a Method (attribute) of 278110001 |Radiographic imaging - action (qualifier value)| will are not be accepted acceptable for the international edition of SNOMED CT.

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These synonyms are only added on request or have been retained as active synonyms where they are already published. They are not routinely included as synonyms for the international edition.

Unacceptable descriptions

The terms radiologic and radiologic guidance The following patterns are no longer permitted for any new descriptions, neither FSN nor synonyms.  Neither are the following patterns permitted for any new descriptions:

  • Radiography of X
    • For example, Radiography  
      • Radiography of hand (procedure)
  • X-ray of X
    • For example, X 
      • X-ray of both feet (procedure)
  • Diagnostic radiography
    • For example, Diagnostic  
      • Diagnostic radiography for foreign body detection and localization (procedure)

Existing content with this type of description is currently under review and will be inactivated or updated to align with the new editorial guidance.

Concept
t363680008 |Radiographic imaging procedure (procedure)|
 is at the top-level of the hierarchy of imaging procedures utilizing X-rays. This concept is currently under review for inactivation in response to feedback from the community of practice.

Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry 

FSN: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of X (procedure) 

PT: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of X

SYN: DXA of X

SYN: DEXA of X

For example,

    • Concept
      t428313006 |Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of mandible (procedure)|
      • FSN: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of mandible (procedure)
      • PT:  Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of mandible
      • SYN: DXA of mandible
      • SYN: DEXA of mandible