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Diagnostic Imaging Centers
NAICS 621512 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as diagnostic imaging centers primarily engaged in producing images of the patient generally on referral from a health practitioner.
Activities described by this code
- Computer tomography (CT-scan) centers
- Medical radiological laboratories
- Dental or medical X-ray laboratories
- Ultrasound imaging centers
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) centers
Other activities to examine
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Diagnostic imaging centers produce medical images — including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, mammograms, and PET scans — typically upon referral from a physician or other health practitioner. Staff generally includes radiologists, radiologic technologists, and front-office personnel. Radiologists (often employed or under a professional services agreement) interpret images and issue reports to referring providers. Some centers also administer contrast agents or radiopharmaceuticals.
Questions to investigate
- What imaging modalities are offered — X-ray only, ultrasound, MRI, CT, PET, nuclear medicine, or a combination?
- Are radiologists employed by the center, or engaged under a professional services or independent contractor arrangement — and does the center carry the malpractice policy or do radiologists carry their own?
- What is the approximate replacement value of imaging equipment, and are service contracts in place for major systems?
- Is teleradiology used for any interpretation, and if so, where are reads being performed and by whom?
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