92611 Motion fluoroscopy/swallow
Also known as: modified barium swallow, MBSS
Motion fluoroscopy for swallowing evaluation; radiographic assessment of pharyngeal and esophageal swallowing.
In Plain Language
X-ray swallow test; barium swallow study
Clinical Context
Used for detailed evaluation of swallowing physiology to assess aspiration risk and guide treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.31 |
| Total RVU | 1.31 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.31, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92611?
CPT 92611 (Motion fluoroscopy/swallow) is a Medicine code. Motion fluoroscopy for swallowing evaluation; radiographic assessment of pharyngeal and esophageal swallowing.
Who uses CPT code 92611?
CPT 92611 is used by Speech-Language Pathology, Radiology. Used for detailed evaluation of swallowing physiology to assess aspiration risk and guide treatment.
When is CPT 92611 used?
Used for detailed evaluation of swallowing physiology to assess aspiration risk and guide treatment.
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