CARE POINT HEALTH & WELLNESS

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

The NUCC recommends this code not be used. Choose a more appropriate code.

A radiologic technologist who specializes in radiography (also known as x-rays) and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of radiographs, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.

Source: NUCC, CMS