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Prevent Emphysema Now!
Information for Physicians on the Diagnosis and Treatment of COPD
Appendix A
Pulmonary Function Reimbursement (as of 6/03)
| Indication | ICD 9 CM Code |
| Shortness of Breath | 786.09 |
| Cough | 786.2 |
| Chronic Bronchitis | 491. |
| Emphysema | 492. |
| Asthma | 493. |
| COPD | 496. |
| Pre-operative Respiratory Exam | V72.82 |
| History of Tobacco Use | V15.82 |
| Description | CPT Code |
Average Reimbursement |
| Spirometry | 94010 | $30 |
| Bronchospasm Evaluations | 94060 | $57 |
| Maximum Voluntary Ventilation | 94200 | $18 |
| Respiratory Flow Volume Loop | 94375 | $37 |