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94760 N-invas ear/pls oximetry 1

Medicine

Also known as: pulse oximetry single, oxygen saturation check, SpO2 measurement

Noninvasive ear lobe or pulse oximetry performed once to measure arterial oxygen saturation and assess oxygenation status.

In Plain Language

oxygen level test; oxygen saturation check

Clinical Context

Used for initial screening or single assessment of arterial oxygen saturation in acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

RVU Information

CPT 94760 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

PulmonologyEmergency MedicineInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 94760?

CPT 94760 (N-invas ear/pls oximetry 1) is a Medicine code. Noninvasive ear lobe or pulse oximetry performed once to measure arterial oxygen saturation and assess oxygenation status.

Who uses CPT code 94760?

CPT 94760 is used by Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine. Used for initial screening or single assessment of arterial oxygen saturation in acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

When is CPT 94760 used?

Used for initial screening or single assessment of arterial oxygen saturation in acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

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