94617 Exercise tst brncspsm with ecg
Also known as: exercise challenge test, exercise bronchospasm test, exercise test with ECG
Exercise testing with bronchospasm assessment and electrocardiogram monitoring to evaluate for exercise-induced asthma and cardiac response to exercise.
In Plain Language
exercise breathing test; exercise asthma test
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose exercise-induced bronchoconstriction and assess cardiopulmonary response to exercise in patients with dyspnea.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.68 |
| Total RVU | 0.68 |
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 0.68, this code ranks in the 44th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 94617?
CPT 94617 (Exercise tst brncspsm with ecg) is a Medicine code. Exercise testing with bronchospasm assessment and electrocardiogram monitoring to evaluate for exercise-induced asthma and cardiac response to exercise.
Who uses CPT code 94617?
CPT 94617 is used by Pulmonology, Cardiology, Sports Medicine. Used to diagnose exercise-induced bronchoconstriction and assess cardiopulmonary response to exercise in patients with dyspnea.
When is CPT 94617 used?
Used to diagnose exercise-induced bronchoconstriction and assess cardiopulmonary response to exercise in patients with dyspnea.
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