What is the full form of Epid?
Abstract. The Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID) is used for patient setup during radiotherapy sessions. Dosimetric verification is done using the ion chambers, diodes and thermoluminescence detectors. In Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) the dosimetry is sophisticated and time consuming task.
What is Epid in medical billing?
Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPIDs), can help with precise patient positioning for accurate treatment. Technical specifications of different types of portal imaging technologies.
What is Epid in radiotherapy?
The electronic portal imaging device (EPID) is used for patient setup during radiotherapy sessions. Dosimetric verification is done using ion chambers, diodes and thermoluminescence detectors. In intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) the dosimetry is a sophisticated and time-consuming task.
How does an Epid work?
EPIDs produce images almost instantaneously and store the images digitally on a computer. The images can be processed on the computer to enhance various attributes. These images can be compared with the simulation films to determine the placement differences.
What is GP in medical term?
A GP is a doctor who does not specialize in any particular area of medicine, but who has a medical practice in which he or she treats all types of illness. GP is an abbreviation for ‘general practitioner’.
What does medical billing and coding HIC mean?
A HIC number (HICN) is a Medicare beneficiary’s identification number. Also, remember when billing, ALWAYS use the name as it appears on the patient’s Medicare card. The format of a HIC number issued by CMS is a Social Security number followed by an alpha or alphanumeric Beneficiary Identification Code (BIC).
What is DRR in radiotherapy?
In radiotherapy, a digitally recon- structed radiograph (DRR), which is used for treatment verification in CT simulation (10, 11), is one of the impor- tant images which can be sent via telecomunication.
What is cone beam CT in radiotherapy?
CBCT enables radiation therapists to correct for changes of the target position prior to treatment and allows monitoring of complex changes of the patient and tumor anatomy, typically caused by patient’s loss of weight and tumor regression (shape/volume changes).
What is electronic portal?
An integrated electronic interface where a sponsoring financial institution or EXCHANGE provides clients with access to a broad range of market information, research, quotes/ pricing, analytics, and/or trade execution.
What is CD medical term?
“CD” in medical terms can have many different meanings such as Clostridium Difficile (C Diff), Chron’s Disease or chemical dependency.