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94013 Meas lung vol thru 2 yrs

Medicine

Also known as: infant lung volume measurement, pediatric plethysmography, infant total lung capacity

Measurement of lung volumes through plethysmography or other methods in infants and children up to 2 years old to assess total lung capacity.

In Plain Language

baby lung capacity measurement; infant air space test

Clinical Context

Used to assess restrictive lung disease, hyperinflation, or air trapping in young children with chronic lung disease or respiratory compromise.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.40
Total RVU0.40

Est. Medicare Payment

$13.36

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 0.40, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.9x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

PediatricsPulmonologyNeonatology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 94013?

CPT 94013 (Meas lung vol thru 2 yrs) is a Medicine code. Measurement of lung volumes through plethysmography or other methods in infants and children up to 2 years old to assess total lung capacity.

Who uses CPT code 94013?

CPT 94013 is used by Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Neonatology. Used to assess restrictive lung disease, hyperinflation, or air trapping in young children with chronic lung disease or respiratory compromise.

When is CPT 94013 used?

Used to assess restrictive lung disease, hyperinflation, or air trapping in young children with chronic lung disease or respiratory compromise.

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