2085R0205X — Radiological Physics Physician

Grouping

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Radiology

Specialization

Radiological Physics

Section

Individual

Definition

A radiological physicist deals with the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of roentgen rays, gamma rays from sealed sources, ultrasonic radiation and radio-frequency radiation, as well as the equipment associated with their production and use, including radiation safety.

NUCC’s own wording, not a paraphrase.

Other codes under Radiology

These are the codes a mis-selection most often lands on, because they share a classification and differ only by specialisation.

• 2085B0100XBody Imaging
• 2085D0003XDiagnostic Neuroimaging
• 2085H0002XHospice and Palliative Medicine
• 2085N0700XNeuroradiology
• 2085N0904XNuclear Radiology
• 2085P0229XPediatric Radiology
• 2085R0001XRadiation Oncology
• 2085R0202XDiagnostic Radiology
• 2085R0203XTherapeutic Radiology
• 2085R0204XVascular & Interventional Radiology
• 2085U0001XDiagnostic Ultrasound