94728 Airwy resist by oscillometry
Also known as: oscillometry, airway resistance measurement, impulse oscillometry
Airway resistance measurement by oscillometry or similar methods to assess lung function without forced breathing maneuvers.
In Plain Language
airway stiffness measurement; breathing resistance test
Clinical Context
Used in patients unable to perform forced spirometry (young children, elderly) to assess obstructive airway disease and bronchodilator response.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.25 |
| Total RVU | 0.25 |
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 0.25, this code ranks in the 16th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 94728?
CPT 94728 (Airwy resist by oscillometry) is a Medicine code. Airway resistance measurement by oscillometry or similar methods to assess lung function without forced breathing maneuvers.
Who uses CPT code 94728?
CPT 94728 is used by Pulmonology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine. Used in patients unable to perform forced spirometry (young children, elderly) to assess obstructive airway disease and bronchodilator response.
When is CPT 94728 used?
Used in patients unable to perform forced spirometry (young children, elderly) to assess obstructive airway disease and bronchodilator response.
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