Complete Solutions
_______ codes are alphanumeric designations given to every
diagnosis, description of symptoms and cause of death attributed
to human beings Correct Answers ICD
_______ is a form of CT using wider xray beam angles for
scanning, thus yielding the ability to scan a much larger volume
within one rotation. Correct Answers Cone Beam Computed
Tomography (CBCT)
_________ combines radiation, medical and surgical oncology
information into a complete oncology specific EMR that allows
you to manage the patients entire journey.
(from initial diagnosis through post treatment follow-up.)
Correct Answers ARIA
_________ committee was formed to provide communication
standards for sharing image formation regardless of
manufacturers and has included RT treatment info. Correct
Answers Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine
(DICOM)
__________ ___________ Radiation Therapy images the patient
just prior to tx, compares the position of external set-up marks
and internal anatomy to the treatment plan. (Kv CBCT, Mv
CBCT, EPID) Correct Answers Image Guided Radiation
Therapy (IGRT)
, ___________ or Seperation is a measurement used for the
treatment planning to determined the thickness of a body from
from entry point to exit point often measured along the CA.
Correct Answers intrafield distance (IFD)
3 Federal Regulating agencies for radiation:
NRC -
EPA -
DOT - Correct Answers Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of
Transportation
A _________ is a two digit add on code for a procedure code to
explain unusual circumstances or coding situations. Correct
Answers modifier
A controlled area is: Correct Answers Any area to which
access is controlled for the protection from exposure to radiation
and radioactive materials
An uncontrolled area is: Correct Answers an area where a
person cannot be exposed to radiation in excess of 2 mrem in
any one hour from external sources
ARIA is an oncology system by __________ Correct Answers
Varian
CBCT is used for ______, to monitor bladder filling prior to
treatment. (tx) Correct Answers IGRT