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94200 Lung function test (mbc/mvv)

Medicine

Also known as: maximum breathing capacity, maximum voluntary ventilation, MBC/MVV test

Lung function testing including measurement of maximum breathing capacity and maximum voluntary ventilation to assess ventilatory reserve.

Clinical Context

Used to assess ventilatory reserve and distinguish between pulmonary and cardiac causes of dyspnea, particularly in exercise evaluation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.05
Practice Expense RVU0.42
Malpractice RVU0.02
Total RVU0.49

Est. Medicare Payment

$16.37

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

PulmonologyCardiologyInternal Medicine

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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.