94669 Mechanical chest wall oscill
Also known as: mechanical oscillation therapy, high-frequency chest wall oscillation, vibrating vest therapy
Mechanical oscillation of chest wall using powered device to generate high-frequency vibrations for secretion mobilization and airway clearance.
In Plain Language
vibrating chest therapy; mechanical airway clearance device
Clinical Context
Used in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis as an alternative to manual percussion for airway clearance using high-frequency oscillations.
RVU Information
CPT 94669 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 94669?
CPT 94669 (Mechanical chest wall oscill) is a Medicine code. Mechanical oscillation of chest wall using powered device to generate high-frequency vibrations for secretion mobilization and airway clearance.
Who uses CPT code 94669?
CPT 94669 is used by Pulmonology, Pediatrics, Respiratory Therapy. Used in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis as an alternative to manual percussion for airway clearance using high-frequency oscillations.
When is CPT 94669 used?
Used in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis as an alternative to manual percussion for airway clearance using high-frequency oscillations.
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