Radiologic examination, chest; complete, minimum 4 views
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Clinical Information
When to Use
For complete chest X-ray with minimum 4 views
Common Scenarios
Documentation Requirements
- Indication for complete chest X-ray
- Minimum 4 views obtained
- Findings and interpretation
- Comparison to prior studies if available
- Report documentation
Coding Guidelines
Common Modifiers
Bundling Rules
- Includes minimum 4 views
- Includes interpretation and report
- Fewer views coded separately
- Portable X-ray coded separately
- Additional views bundled
Exclusions
- 71010 (chest X-ray, single view)
- 71020 (chest X-ray, 2 views)
- 71045 (chest X-ray, single view, portable)
- 71046 (chest X-ray, 2 views, portable)
Coding Notes
Clinical scenarios
- Indication for complete chest X-ray
- Minimum 4 views obtained
- Findings and interpretation
- Indication for complete chest X-ray
- Minimum 4 views obtained
- Findings and interpretation
- Indication for complete chest X-ray
- Minimum 4 views obtained
- Findings and interpretation
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CPT 71030 is the billing code for "Radiologic examination, chest; complete, minimum 4 views". For complete chest X-ray with minimum 4 views
CPT 71030 has a total RVU of 3.38, broken down as: Work RVU 0.80, Practice Expense RVU 2.50, and Malpractice RVU 0.08. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.
Key documentation requirements for CPT 71030 include: Indication for complete chest X-ray; Minimum 4 views obtained; Findings and interpretation; Comparison to prior studies if available. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.
Bundling considerations for CPT 71030: Includes minimum 4 views. Includes interpretation and report Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.
Common modifiers for CPT 71030 include: 26 (Professional component only (interpretation)), TC (Technical component only (equipment/staff)), 59 (Distinct procedural service if performed separately). Modifiers indicate special circumstances and can affect reimbursement or prevent claim denials.
The typical time requirement for CPT 71030 is 15-20 minutes typical procedure time. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.