95079 Ingest challenge additional 60 minutes
Also known as: food challenge additional time, extended oral food challenge, prolonged food challenge
Oral ingestion challenge test for food allergens performed for each additional 60 minutes beyond initial test period.
In Plain Language
extended food allergy test; additional food challenge time
Clinical Context
Used as an add-on when food challenge testing requires extended observation beyond initial 120-minute period.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.38 |
| Total RVU | 1.38 |
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 1.38, this code ranks in the 66th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95079?
CPT 95079 (Ingest challenge additional 60 minutes) is a Medicine code. Oral ingestion challenge test for food allergens performed for each additional 60 minutes beyond initial test period.
Who uses CPT code 95079?
CPT 95079 is used by Allergy/Immunology, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics. Used as an add-on when food challenge testing requires extended observation beyond initial 120-minute period.
When is CPT 95079 used?
Used as an add-on when food challenge testing requires extended observation beyond initial 120-minute period.
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