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.
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:
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. |
The terms radiologic and radiologic guidance are no longer permitted for any new descriptions, neither FSN nor synonyms. Neither are the following patterns permitted for any new descriptions:
Existing content with this type of description is currently under review and will be inactivated or updated to align with the new editorial guidance.
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.
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,