Diagnostic Imaging Centers
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 621512 directly.
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Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Computer tomography (CT-scan) centers
- Medical radiological laboratories
- Dental or medical X-ray laboratories
- Ultrasound imaging centers
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) centers
Which code does this activity belong in?
Diagnostic imaging centers are distinguished from medical laboratories by their focus on producing visual images of patients rather than analyzing body fluids or tissues. Medical laboratories analyze blood, tissue samples, and other bodily materials to provide diagnostic results, while diagnostic imaging centers use equipment such as CT scanners, X-ray machines, MRI systems, and ultrasound to generate images that aid in patient diagnosis. Both types of establishments operate on referral from health practitioners, but the fundamental difference lies in the method of diagnosis: imaging versus laboratory analysis.