CPT^® 71111, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Chest

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 71111 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 views radiological study of the ribs, including a posteroanterior, or back to front, view of the chest. He performs this procedure to identify problems pertaining to the ribs.

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chest/rib xray question

[b]Pa chest the three views bilateral ribs[/b] Is 71111 the correct code for the above... [ Read More ]

Radiology question

I have three codes in question. I have a patient that received 1 chest xray, rib xray unilateral 2 views and a sternum 2 views. I am thinking I should change it to 71111 but would love some advice bef... [ Read More ]

Rib and Chest X-rays

Hi! I code for a pediatric urgent care and I came across a patient where the Dr. took a x-ray of the Ribs (minimum 3 views) (71101) and a Chest x-ray (PA and lateral) (71020). Can we combine these x-... [ Read More ]

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chest/rib xray question

I have been doing radiology coding for 8 years. The 71111 should be used if only a one view PA chest is done with bilateral ribs. You list a two view chest with bilateral ribs. You can code a 71020... [ Read More ]

chest/rib xray question

Well, there's some food for thought. Thanks for the answer, esmith. I had a chat with our Radiology manager and she decided that we were going to bill 71111 only but I will certainly pass this info ... [ Read More ]

chest/rib xray question - Radiology board

[QUOTE="senthilkumar, post: 100382, member: 31000"]The answer for your question is: 71110-Ribs Bilateral, 3 views 71020-PA & Lateral Chest x-ray You can code 71111 only if One view of chest x- Ray T... [ Read More ]

chest/rib xray question - Radiology board

[b]chest/rib xray question[/b] The answer for your question is: 71110-Ribs Bilateral, 3 views 71020-PA & Lateral Chest x-ray You can code 71111 only if One view of chest x- Ray Taken. The answer f... [ Read More ]

chest/rib xray question - Radiology board

It has been a few years since I worked in a Radiology department but I did some checking and think I can help you with your questions. I believe you are correct to code the first example as 71111. T... [ Read More ]

chest/rib xray question - Radiology board

Hi everyone. I posted this on the Interventional Radiology board yesterday but we're really anxious for an answer so I decided to post here also. Sorry if I offend with the cross-posting. I need he... [ Read More ]

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