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Wiki 71030 Vs. 71035

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Pt. has XR chest 2 views with unilateral Decubitus. I
am looking at codes 71020 and 71035. But a peer has indicated that 71030 is correct as it a complete chest XR minimum 4 views with specialized projection (Decubitus). I disagree and stand by 71020 and 71035 for this procedure. What exactly is 71030?????????
 
Per Dr. Z's 2011 Diagnostic Radiology Coding Reference...

Do code 71035 for special views of the chest such as a stand-alone lordotic view or decubitus views. Code 71035 describes one-view of the chest, so report twice or with a -50modifier when bilateral decubitus views are obtained.

Hope this helps!
 
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