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94681 O2 uptk co2 outp % o2 xtrc

Medicine

Also known as: oxygen extraction test, metabolic rate with gas analysis, VO2 with CO2 measurement

Oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide output testing including measurement of percentage of inspired oxygen extraction during rest or exercise.

Clinical Context

Used to assess metabolic rate and oxygen efficiency in patients with cardiopulmonary disease and for functional capacity evaluation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.20
Practice Expense RVU1.27
Malpractice RVU0.03
Total RVU1.50

Est. Medicare Payment

$50.10

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

Specialties

PulmonologyCardiologyInternal Medicine

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