Wiki Six Minute Walk Test

[heatheralayna]

Does anyone have some input regarding the Six Minute Walk Test. My Providers are considering asking patients to do one when necessary.

Is it paid by any/all insurances?

Are you having any issues getting reimbursed?

Do you feel it is worth introducing to the practice?

Any special billing rules?

Thanks in advanced for any/all input

 

[ciphermed]

CPT 94620 appears to be a covered Medicare service, status indicator X, payment $50 -$70 on the facility side.

Pulmonary stress testing; simple (e.g., 6-minute walk test, prolonged exercise test for bronchospams with pre- and post-spirometry and oximetry)

LCD's on CMS web-site:
Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation
L28424

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/viewlcd.asp?lcd_id=28424&lcd_version=11&show=all

Hope this helps,