AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2017 Quarter 4; For Your Information
New codes effective January 1, 2018
CPT Code Long Descriptor 71045 Radiologic examination, chest; single view 71046 Radiologic examination, chest; 2 views 71047 Radiologic examination, chest; 3 views 71048 Radiologic examination, chest; 4 or more views ...
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Article Overview
This short reference article covers CPT updates effective January 1, 2018 related to chest radiologic examination reporting. It is intended for coding professionals and billing staff who need to identify which newly effective CPT entries are included in the update and understand the scope of the change at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coders and billing teams recognize new or revised code additions tied to a specific effective date so they can review their charge capture, documentation, and reference materials accordingly.
What You Will Learn
- Which CPT chest radiology entries are highlighted as effective in 2018.
- The general scope of the update and how it is presented in the article.
- How to identify the article as a brief code reference rather than a narrative guidance piece.
- What effective-date focused coding updates are included.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
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