What are the contraindications for performing this test?
Patients shouldn’t perform this test if they’ve had abdominal [...]
Why is body plethysmography called the “Gold Standard” for lung volumes?
This method is the gold standard because it uses [...]
How often should a plethysmograph be calibrated for clinical accuracy?
We calibrate the plethysmograph every morning and perform a [...]
Is there a weight limit for the body plethysmography box?
Most modern body plethysmography booths have a weight capacity [...]
What does it mean if my Residual Volume (RV) is too high?
A Residual Volume (RV) that exceeds 120 percent of [...]
Can I take my inhaler before the plethysmography procedure?
You should generally avoid using your short-acting inhaler for [...]
Why do I have to ‘pant’ during the lung volume test?
You pant during the lung volume test to allow [...]
Does the Eagle 3 system automatically suggest the correct billing codes?
The Eagle 3 system includes integrated software that automatically [...]
How often can I bill for a repeat spirometry test for the same patient?
Medicare typically covers one diagnostic spirometry test every 12 [...]
What is the difference between CPT 94726 and 94727?
CPT 94726 covers lung volume determination through body plethysmography, [...]
