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Term: Modality

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A classification system used to group physician services tariffs into one of 7 different types of diagnostic imaging: angiography, computed tomography (CT), general x-ray, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine and ultrasound. Mammography may be disaggregated into screening mammography and diagnostic mammography; MRI may be disaggregated into pediatric MRI and adult MRI; and ultrasound may be disaggregated into obstetric ultrasound and non-obstetric ultrasound.

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References 

  • Finlayson G, Leslie WD, MacWilliam L. Diagnostic Imaging Data in Manitoba: Assessment and Applications. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)


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