94200 Lung function test (mbc/mvv)
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.
In Plain Language
maximum breathing test; breathing reserve test
Clinical Context
Used to assess ventilatory reserve and distinguish between pulmonary and cardiac causes of dyspnea, particularly in exercise evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 0.05 |
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 0.05, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Medicine codes — 15.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 94200?
CPT 94200 (Lung function test (mbc/mvv)) is a Medicine code. Lung function testing including measurement of maximum breathing capacity and maximum voluntary ventilation to assess ventilatory reserve.
Who uses CPT code 94200?
CPT 94200 is used by Pulmonology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Used to assess ventilatory reserve and distinguish between pulmonary and cardiac causes of dyspnea, particularly in exercise evaluation.
When is CPT 94200 used?
Used to assess ventilatory reserve and distinguish between pulmonary and cardiac causes of dyspnea, particularly in exercise evaluation.
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