(2023) How To Code Chest X-Ray | CPT 71045, CPT 71046, CPT 71047 & CPT 71048
Chest X-rays are used to view images of the patient’s heart, blood vessels, chest bones, spine, airways and lungs. There are four chest X-ray CPT codes, namely, CPT 71045 for a chest X-ray for a single view, CPT 71046 for chest X-ray with two views, CPT 71047 is for a 3 view chest X-ray and finally CPT 71048 that can be used for four views or more.
CPT Code 71045
Lay-term: You can use CPT 71045 for a single-view radiologic examination of the chest.
Long description: Radiologic examination, chest single view.
Short description: Chest X-ray, single view.
CPT Code 71046
Lay-term: CPT 71046 can be billed for a 2 views radiologic examination of chest.
Long description: Radiologic examination, chest; 2 views.
Short description: Chest X-ray, 2 views.
CPT Code 71047
Lay-term: CPT 71047 can be used for a 3 views radiologic examination of the chest.
Long description: Radiologic examination, chest; 3 views .
Short description: Chest X-ray, 3 views.
CPT Code 71048
Lay-term: CPT 71048 can be billed for a four or more views radiologic examination of the chest.
Long description: Radiologic examination, chest; 4 or more views.
Short description: Chest X-ray, 4 or more views.
Sources
https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleId=57497
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/chest-x-rays/about/pac-20393494
