94010 Breathing capacity test
Also known as: spirometry, PFT, pulmonary function test
Spirometry testing to measure breathing capacity including forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume to assess baseline pulmonary function.
In Plain Language
breathing test; lung function test; air flow measurement
Clinical Context
Used to assess obstructive and restrictive lung disease, monitor disease progression, and evaluate medication response in respiratory conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 0.17 |
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 0.17, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 94010?
CPT 94010 (Breathing capacity test) is a Medicine code. Spirometry testing to measure breathing capacity including forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume to assess baseline pulmonary function.
Who uses CPT code 94010?
CPT 94010 is used by Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine. Used to assess obstructive and restrictive lung disease, monitor disease progression, and evaluate medication response in respiratory conditions.
When is CPT 94010 used?
Used to assess obstructive and restrictive lung disease, monitor disease progression, and evaluate medication response in respiratory conditions.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.