CPT code 94728: Airway resistance, oscillometry2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in New Mexico
Measures respiratory resistance and related mechanics during quiet breathing with oscillometry, often as part of evaluating obstructive airway symptoms or disease.
In New Mexico, Medicare pays $44.99 for 94728 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 94728 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 94728 covers
Oscillometry assesses respiratory-system mechanics by applying small pressure oscillations while the patient breathes quietly through a mouthpiece. The test measures airway resistance and related responses without requiring repeated forceful expiratory maneuvers. Pulmonary function laboratories commonly perform it under the direction of pulmonologists, allergists, or other clinicians evaluating conditions such as asthma or obstructive lung disease; it can also provide measurements when a patient has difficulty completing effort-dependent testing.
Report 94728 for the oscillometry test itself, not for spirometry, lung-volume measurement, or gas-transfer testing. Documentation should identify the test performed and include the recorded results and the interpreting clinician’s findings. CMS recognizes a professional component, reported with modifier 26 for interpretation, and a technical component, reported with modifier TC for equipment and staff. Reporting the code without either modifier represents the global service, including both components.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How New Mexico compares for 94728
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 94728 runs from $42.26 in Arkansas to $65.98 in San Benito County, CA. New Mexico pays $44.99. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- New Mexico · this page$44.99
- Los Angeles, CA · California$55.37+$10.38
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$55.58+$10.59
- Miami, FL · Florida$50.72+$5.73
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$49.22+$4.23
- Manhattan, NY · New York$55.35+$10.36
- Alaska · Alaska$54.51+$9.52
Other areas in New Mexico first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $42.92 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $42.26 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $46.79 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $51.75 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $60.72 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $55.19 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $51.90 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $54.46 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $54.26 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $55.70 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $64.55 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $64.53 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $65.98 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $65.89 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $53.36 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $56.36 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $54.51 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $56.95 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $60.69 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $51.68 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $50.55 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $51.41 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $47.60 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $49.15 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $46.71 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $48.88 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $44.01 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $53.17 | — |
| IowaIowa | $44.37 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $44.62 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $45.65 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $45.07 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $49.73 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $44.90 | — |
| KansasKansas | $44.01 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $43.70 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $45.88 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $43.58 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $55.95 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $50.17 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $51.24 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $48.59 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $44.72 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $47.50 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $47.19 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $44.78 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $48.76 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $45.70 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $46.22 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $42.69 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $42.49 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $48.10 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $45.24 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $47.70 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $44.67 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $49.62 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $54.92 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $52.09 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $48.02 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $56.59 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $52.33 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $56.04 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $45.94 | — |
| OhioOhio | $44.70 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $43.77 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $52.40 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $47.74 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $49.98 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $44.86 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $48.52 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $49.47 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $45.03 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $47.65 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $44.23 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $50.30 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $44.53 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $47.67 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $47.92 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $47.54 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $47.78 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $48.14 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $46.04 | — |
| UtahUtah | $45.68 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $47.24 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $48.52 | — |
| VermontVermont | $47.38 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $50.12 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $57.26 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $45.99 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $43.27 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $47.92 | — |
94728 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$42.26
$58.83
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $54.51 | 1 |
| AL | $42.92 | 1 |
| AR | $42.26 | 1 |
| AZ | $46.79 | 1 |
| CA | $51.68–$65.98 | 29 |
| CO | $50.55 | 1 |
| CT | $51.41 | 1 |
| DC | $55.58 | 1 |
| DE | $47.60 | 1 |
| FL | $46.71–$50.72 | 3 |
| GA | $44.01–$48.88 | 2 |
| GU | $53.17 | 1 |
| HI | $53.17 | 1 |
| IA | $44.37 | 1 |
| ID | $44.62 | 1 |
| IL | $45.07–$49.73 | 4 |
| IN | $44.90 | 1 |
| KS | $44.01 | 1 |
| KY | $43.70 | 1 |
| LA | $43.58–$45.88 | 2 |
| MA | $50.17–$55.95 | 2 |
| MD | $48.59–$55.58 | 3 |
| ME | $44.72–$47.50 | 2 |
| MI | $44.78–$47.19 | 2 |
| MN | $48.76 | 1 |
| MO | $42.69–$46.22 | 3 |
| MS | $42.49 | 1 |
| MT | $48.10 | 1 |
| NC | $45.24 | 1 |
| ND | $47.70 | 1 |
| NE | $44.67 | 1 |
| NH | $49.62 | 1 |
| NJ | $52.09–$54.92 | 2 |
| NM | $44.99 | 1 |
| NV | $48.02 | 1 |
| NY | $45.94–$56.59 | 5 |
| OH | $44.70 | 1 |
| OK | $43.77 | 1 |
| OR | $47.74–$52.40 | 2 |
| PA | $44.86–$49.98 | 2 |
| PR | $48.52 | 1 |
| RI | $49.47 | 1 |
| SC | $45.03 | 1 |
| SD | $47.65 | 1 |
| TN | $44.23 | 1 |
| TX | $44.53–$50.30 | 8 |
| UT | $45.68 | 1 |
| VA | $47.24–$55.58 | 2 |
| VI | $48.52 | 1 |
| VT | $47.38 | 1 |
| WA | $50.12–$57.26 | 2 |
| WI | $45.99 | 1 |
| WV | $43.27 | 1 |
| WY | $47.92 | 1 |
How the 94728 rate is calculated
Each of 94728’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 94728
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.25
0.25 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense1.17
1.17 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.02
0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.4400
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$48.10
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact New Mexico inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
12,436
- Code
- 94728
- Physician work
- 0.25
- Practice expense
- 1.17
- Malpractice
- 0.02
GPCI2026.csv
77
- Locality
- New Mexico
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.917
- Malpractice
- 1.201
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.25 | × 1.000 | 0.2500 |
| Practice expense | 1.17 | × 0.917 | 1.0729 |
| Malpractice | 0.02 | × 1.201 | 0.0240 |
| Total RVUs | 1.3469 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, New Mexico$44.99
Office: (0.25 × 1 + 1.17 × 0.917 + 0.02 × 1.201) × $33.4009 = $44.99
Payment rules and modifiers for 94728
The CMS indicators that decide how 94728 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 94728
Airway resistance, oscillometry
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
94728 without 26 · national office
$48.10
Airway resistance, oscillometry
94728-26 · Professional component
$12.36
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 94728 has changed in New Mexico
94728 · Office / nonfacility
$44.99
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $4.98 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $40.01 to $44.99 (12.4%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$40.01changed to$44.99
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.26 changed to 0.25
- Practice expense RVU 1.05 changed to 1.17
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.917
- Malpractice GPCI 1.172 changed to 1.201
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$41.17changed to$40.01
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$40.50changed to$41.17
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$37.11changed to$40.50
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.90 changed to 1.05
- Practice expense GPCI 0.902 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 1.169 changed to 1.172
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$37.40changed to$37.11
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.89 changed to 0.90
- Practice expense GPCI 0.896 changed to 0.902
- Malpractice GPCI 1.166 changed to 1.169
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$38.34changed to$37.40
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 0.91 changed to 0.89
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$38.76changed to$38.34
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.87 changed to 0.91
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.896
- Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.166
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$39.15changed to$38.76
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense GPCI 0.921 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 1.247 changed to 1.207
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$39.77changed to$39.15
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 0.89 changed to 0.87
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$37.93changed to$39.77
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 0.84 changed to 0.89
- Practice expense GPCI 0.920 changed to 0.921
- Malpractice GPCI 1.204 changed to 1.247
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$38.44changed to$37.93
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 0.86 changed to 0.84
- Practice expense GPCI 0.919 changed to 0.920
- Malpractice GPCI 1.161 changed to 1.204
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$37.59changed to$38.44
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 0.83 changed to 0.86
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$37.40changed to$37.59
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$38.04changed to$37.40
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 0.85 changed to 0.83
- Practice expense GPCI 0.918 changed to 0.919
- Malpractice GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.161
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$42.87changed to$38.04
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 1.07 changed to 0.85
- Practice expense GPCI 0.916 changed to 0.918
- Malpractice GPCI 0.997 changed to 1.079
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $42.87
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $44.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $44.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $44.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $44.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $40.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $40.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $40.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $40.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $41.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $41.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $41.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $41.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $40.50 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $37.11 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $37.11 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $37.11 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $37.11 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $37.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $37.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $37.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $37.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $38.34 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $38.34 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $38.34 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $38.34 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $38.76 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $38.76 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $38.76 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $38.76 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $39.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $39.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $39.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $39.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $39.77 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $39.77 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $39.77 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $39.77 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $37.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $37.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $37.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $37.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $38.44 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $38.44 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $38.44 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $38.44 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $37.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $37.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $37.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $37.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $38.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $38.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $38.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $38.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $42.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $42.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $42.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $42.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the New Mexico rate applies
New Mexico is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 528 cities and communities in New Mexico. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Abeytas
- Abiquiu
- Acomita Lake
- Adelino
- Agua Fria
- Alamillo
- Alamo
- Alamogordo
94728 billing questions
How is oscillometry different from spirometry?
Oscillometry measures respiratory mechanics during quiet breathing using applied pressure oscillations. Spirometry measures airflow and volume during breathing maneuvers, including forced expiration.
Can 94728 be reported with lung-volume testing?
Yes, when oscillometry and a distinct lung-volume test are both performed and documented. The lung-volume service is separate from the oscillometry measurement.
What do modifiers 26 and TC represent?
Modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation, while modifier TC identifies the technical service, including equipment and staff. Without either modifier, 94728 represents the global service.
What documentation supports reporting 94728?
Document that oscillometry was performed, the results obtained, and the clinician’s interpretation. For component billing, the record should support the professional or technical service represented by the modifier.
Is airway resistance by oscillometry the same as lung-volume measurement?
No. Oscillometry evaluates respiratory-system mechanics during quiet breathing; lung-volume tests measure volumes of air in the lungs using a different testing method.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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