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Case Reports
. 2011 May;139(5):1197-1202.
doi: 10.1378/chest.10-1423.

Infant pulmonary function testing: overview of technology and practical considerations--new current procedural terminology codes effective 2010

Burton L Lesnick  1 , Stephanie D Davis  2
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Infant pulmonary function testing: overview of technology and practical considerations--new current procedural terminology codes effective 2010

Burton L Lesnick et al. Chest. 2011 May.

Abstract

Infant pulmonary function testing has evolved from a research technique into a diagnostic tool. As such, new current procedural terminology (CPT) codes have been created and are available for use as of January 1, 2010. The technology now available has a range of applications. Through a series of vignettes, this article illustrates the methodology of the tests, some of their applications, and how to code and bill for the procedures.

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