94642 Aerosol inhalation treatment
Also known as: aerosol inhalation treatment, nebulizer therapy, inhaled medication
Aerosol inhalation treatment to deliver medication in aerosol form directly to respiratory tract for therapeutic effect.
In Plain Language
inhaled mist treatment; aerosol medication therapy
Clinical Context
Used for delivery of bronchodilators, mucolytics, or antibiotics via nebulized aerosol in acute exacerbations and chronic respiratory disease.
RVU Information
CPT 94642 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 94642?
CPT 94642 (Aerosol inhalation treatment) is a Medicine code. Aerosol inhalation treatment to deliver medication in aerosol form directly to respiratory tract for therapeutic effect.
Who uses CPT code 94642?
CPT 94642 is used by Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine. Used for delivery of bronchodilators, mucolytics, or antibiotics via nebulized aerosol in acute exacerbations and chronic respiratory disease.
When is CPT 94642 used?
Used for delivery of bronchodilators, mucolytics, or antibiotics via nebulized aerosol in acute exacerbations and chronic respiratory disease.
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