94150 Vital capacity test
Medicine
Also known as: vital capacity test, VC measurement, slow vital capacity
Vital capacity testing to measure the maximum volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs after maximum inhalation.
Clinical Context
Used to assess baseline pulmonary reserve and detect restrictive lung disease; useful in patients unable to perform forced breathing maneuvers.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.07 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.70 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 0.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$26.39
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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