Respiratory Question for the Week of April 3, 2023

Question:

Does 94640 cover intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) therapy?

Answer:

Code 94640 is extended to billing of intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) therapy. This coding guideline is specific to a pneumatic device that delivers high-flow-rate bursts of air and aerosol to the lungs.

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