Respiratory Question for the Week of May 6, 2019

Question:

What code replaced 93720–93722?

Answer:

The following code replaces 93720–93722 to report plethysmography procedures. Use this code to report all plethysmography testing and related procedures.

94726 Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance

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