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94610 Intrapulm surfactant admn

Medicine

Also known as: surfactant administration, pulmonary surfactant inhalation, neonatal surfactant

Intrapulmonary administration of exogenous surfactant by inhalation for respiratory distress syndrome in neonates and infants.

Clinical Context

Used to treat respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants by replacing deficient natural lung surfactant to improve lung compliance.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.13
Practice Expense RVU0.23
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU1.43

Est. Medicare Payment

$47.76

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

Specialties

NeonatologyPediatricsPulmonology

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