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94726 Plethysmography lung volumes

Medicine

Also known as: body plethysmography, lung volume measurement, plethysmography

Plethysmography to measure lung volumes including total lung capacity, functional residual capacity, and residual volume.

Clinical Context

Used to assess restrictive lung disease, hyperinflation, and air trapping; essential for detecting and monitoring obstructive and restrictive patterns.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.25
Practice Expense RVU1.63
Malpractice RVU0.03
Total RVU1.91

Est. Medicare Payment

$63.79

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

Specialties

PulmonologyInternal MedicineOccupational Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.