94799 Unlisted pulmonary service/procedures
Also known as: unlisted pulmonary code, unspecified pulmonary procedure
Unlisted pulmonary service or procedure used when no other specific pulmonary code accurately describes the service provided.
In Plain Language
other breathing-related service; unlisted lung treatment
Clinical Context
Reserved for novel, emerging, or uncommon pulmonary interventions not captured by existing CPT codes; must be accompanied by detailed documentation.
RVU Information
CPT 94799 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 94799?
CPT 94799 (Unlisted pulmonary service/procedures) is a Medicine code. Unlisted pulmonary service or procedure used when no other specific pulmonary code accurately describes the service provided.
Who uses CPT code 94799?
CPT 94799 is used by Pulmonology, Respiratory Therapy. Reserved for novel, emerging, or uncommon pulmonary interventions not captured by existing CPT codes; must be accompanied by detailed documentation.
When is CPT 94799 used?
Reserved for novel, emerging, or uncommon pulmonary interventions not captured by existing CPT codes; must be accompanied by detailed documentation.
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