94016 Review patient spirometry
Also known as: spirometry review, remote PFT interpretation, home spirometry review
Physician or qualified healthcare provider review and interpretation of patient-recorded spirometry data transmitted from home or remote location.
In Plain Language
doctor review of home breathing test; remote lung test interpretation
Clinical Context
Used for clinical assessment of patient-generated spirometry data in remote monitoring programs for chronic respiratory disease management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.51 |
| Total RVU | 0.51 |
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 0.51, this code ranks in the 35th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.5x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 94016?
CPT 94016 (Review patient spirometry) is a Medicine code. Physician or qualified healthcare provider review and interpretation of patient-recorded spirometry data transmitted from home or remote location.
Who uses CPT code 94016?
CPT 94016 is used by Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Telemedicine. Used for clinical assessment of patient-generated spirometry data in remote monitoring programs for chronic respiratory disease management.
When is CPT 94016 used?
Used for clinical assessment of patient-generated spirometry data in remote monitoring programs for chronic respiratory disease management.
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