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94453 Hast with suppl oxygen titrj

Medicine

Also known as: HAST with oxygen titration, altitude test with oxygen, hypoxia testing with O2

Hypoxia altitude simulation test with supplemental oxygen titration to determine required oxygen supplementation for altitude exposure.

In Plain Language

altitude breathing test with oxygen; high altitude oxygen requirement test

Clinical Context

Used to determine appropriate oxygen prescription for patients with underlying lung disease who plan air travel or high-altitude activities.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.39
Total RVU0.39

Est. Medicare Payment

$13.03

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 0.39, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.0x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

PulmonologyAviation MedicineInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 94453?

CPT 94453 (Hast with suppl oxygen titrj) is a Medicine code. Hypoxia altitude simulation test with supplemental oxygen titration to determine required oxygen supplementation for altitude exposure.

Who uses CPT code 94453?

CPT 94453 is used by Pulmonology, Aviation Medicine, Internal Medicine. Used to determine appropriate oxygen prescription for patients with underlying lung disease who plan air travel or high-altitude activities.

When is CPT 94453 used?

Used to determine appropriate oxygen prescription for patients with underlying lung disease who plan air travel or high-altitude activities.

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