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The Lung Monitor by Vitalograph® is ideal for telemedicine and general screening of chronic respiratory disease within clinical trials and occupational health environments. Monitoring of those with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, COPD, and post-transplant patients is now easier than ever by providing low cost, highly accurate monitoring within the safety of home.
Monitor patients remotely to reduce the risk of infection
The Lung Monitor is perfect for monitoring patients at home who can’t come to the hospital due to infection risk, such as COVID-19.
Product Specifications and Reporting
The Vitalograph 4000 Series Lung Monitors offer a variety of portable products for telemedicine with various capabilities. Please visit the series info sheet for more information on each modality.
The Vitalograph Series is capable of performing the following tests:
- PEF
- FEV1
- FEV6
- FEV1/FEV6 Ratio
- FEF 25-75%
- FEV 0.5/0.75
ComPAS2 - What PFT design innovation looks like.
Use ComPAS2 with home spirometry data to track, report, interpret, and transfer to the EMR.
- Provide patient with remote monitoring devices such as a Lung Monitor or pulse oximeter
- Patient uses the devices as directed according to the testing protocol
- Patient data is entered into ComPAS2, interpreted as normal, and a final report is sent to the EMR
- The test is reimbursed for the following:
- patient setup and training (one time per patient)
- device transmission (monthly recurring)
- time spent on monitoring the patient (monthly recurring)
Financial Benefit and Billing Codes
Use the input boxes in the form below to enter the patient and test volumes for the appropriate test types to estimate the reimbursements.This calculator is for informational purposes only. Verify rates and rules with your carrier.
Telemedicine with Lung Monitoring Reimbursement Calculator
Medicare patients enrolled in Home Lung Monitoring program
Months per year each patient will be monitored, on average
Reimbursement Code
Annual Reimbursement
CPT 99453 – $19 one time
Device education and training
CPT 99454 – $64 monthly
Device/transmission reimbursement
CPT 99457 – $51 monthly
Patient care plan management
Total Annual Telemedicine Reimbursement