94610 Intrapulm surfactant admn
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.
In Plain Language
lung helper medicine treatment; breathing fluid treatment
Clinical Context
Used to treat respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants by replacing deficient natural lung surfactant to improve lung compliance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.13 |
| Total RVU | 1.13 |
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 1.13, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 94610?
CPT 94610 (Intrapulm surfactant admn) is a Medicine code. Intrapulmonary administration of exogenous surfactant by inhalation for respiratory distress syndrome in neonates and infants.
Who uses CPT code 94610?
CPT 94610 is used by Neonatology, Pediatrics, Pulmonology. Used to treat respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants by replacing deficient natural lung surfactant to improve lung compliance.
When is CPT 94610 used?
Used to treat respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants by replacing deficient natural lung surfactant to improve lung compliance.
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