Deleted codes on December 31, 2017

CPT Code Long Descriptor 71010 Radiologic examination, chest; single view, frontal 71015 Radiologic examination, chest; stereo, frontal 71020 Radiologic examination, chest, 2 views, frontal and lateral; 71021 Radiologic examination, chest, 2 views, frontal and lateral; with apical lordotic procedure 71022 Radiologic examination, chest, 2 views, frontal and lateral; with oblique projections 71023 Radiologic examination, chest, 2 views, frontal and lateral; with fluoroscopy 71030 Radiologic examination, chest, complete, minimum of 4 views 71034 Radiologic examination, chest, complete, minimum of 4 views; with fluoroscopy 71035 Radiologic examination, chest, special views (e.g., lateral decubitus, bucky studies) ...

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Article Overview

This article is a concise CPT reference focused on a group of chest radiology procedure codes that were deleted effective December 31, 2017. It is useful for coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and other revenue cycle professionals who need to identify historical code status and understand which procedure code entries were affected by the year-end update. The content is presented as a code list with descriptors and is intended as a lookup resource rather than a narrative discussion.

Why This Topic Matters

Historical code deletion references help prevent use of obsolete CPT entries and support accurate retrospective review, reporting, and claim research.

What You Will Learn

  • Which CPT chest radiology procedure codes were listed as deleted effective December 31, 2017.
  • How the article is structured as a historical code reference for CPT maintenance.
  • What type of radiology procedure area the deleted codes belong to.
  • How to use the page as a lookup aid for code-status research.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing specialists
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Healthcare administrators

Codes Discussed


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