Headline: CPT code 94667: Manual Chest Physical Therapy to Mobilize Lung Secretions

Lead: CPT code 94667 denotes manual chest physical therapy—hands-on airway clearance techniques such as percussion, vibration, and postural drainage—used to mobilize pulmonary secretions. The code captures a common respiratory supportive therapy across acute and post-acute care settings and is relevant for payers and providers managing resource use for patients with retained secretions or impaired cough.

CPT code 94667 matters nationally because it documents a skilled, manual respiratory intervention that impacts clinical outcomes (airway clearance, secretion management) and resource allocation in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient respiratory therapy services. Key payers in the national analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. BUCA is an internal benchmark and is not listed as a payer.

Readers will learn what the code represents, where the service is typically delivered, and the clinical context for use. The publication provides benchmarks and payer coverage summaries where available, notes on coding practices, and policy or reimbursement updates when they apply. Data not available in the input will be identified as such in relevant sections.