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Modeling new content 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)| are not acceptable for the international edition of SNOMED CT.
Approved naming pattern
FSN: Plain X-ray of <body structure> (procedure)
PT: Plain X-ray of <body structure>
The X is capitalized, and the description case sensitivity is Only initial character case insensitive.
The following are acceptable synonyms:
- Plain film of X
- Plain radiography of X
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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 following patterns are no longer permitted for any new descriptions, neither FSN nor synonyms:
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There is inconsistency with naming Radiology of X vs X-ray of X and modeling of X-ray concepts. Preliminary analysis has been completed and a new approach recommended. Remodeling is pending. |
Approach 1: Radiography of X
- FSN: Radiography of X (procedure)
- PT: Radiography of X
- For example,
- For example,
- Radiography of hand (procedure)
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- X-ray of X
- For example,
- X-ray of
- both feet (procedure)
- For example,
- Diagnostic radiography
- For example,
- For example,
Concept t 426581005 |X-ray of both feet (procedure)|
- 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.
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For example,
Concept t 66596009 |Diagnostic radiography for foreign body detection and localization (procedure)|
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Diagnostic radiologic examination (procedure) had a synonym of X-ray. It may have been interpreted more narrowly, because of the potential for a narrower interpretation of radiologic vs. radiographic and diagnostic. |
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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 t
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Dual energy X-ray
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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
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