CPT^® 71048, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Chest

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 71048 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Chest.

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In this diagnostic procedure, the provider performs a minimum of four radiological views of the chest. He performs this study for the assessment of conditions affecting the chest, its contents, and nearby structures.

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2018 new/revised cpt code list

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