Question:
When do we report 94669?
Answer:
Code 94669 was added in 2014 to report mechanical high-frequency chest wall manipulation or oscillation (HFCWO) in order to facilitate airway clearance. HFCWO utilizes rapid compression and relaxation of the chest wall to generate changes in lung airflow patterns similar to coughing, which ultimately reduces mucus viscosity and allows it to be expelled.
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