G0481 Drug test def 8-14 classes
Also known as: drug screen 14-panel, expanded substance test, urine drug panel
Drug screen using definitive methodology analyzing 8-14 drug classes from single specimen.
In Plain Language
Drug test for 8-14 substances; Expanded drug screening; Comprehensive urine panel
Clinical Context
Broader substance screening in addiction treatment, pain management, or occupational health settings requiring definitive confirmation.
RVU Information
CPT G0481 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0481?
CPT G0481 (Drug test def 8-14 classes) is a G Codes code. Drug screen using definitive methodology analyzing 8-14 drug classes from single specimen.
Who uses CPT code G0481?
CPT G0481 is used by Addiction Medicine, Pain Management, Occupational Health. Broader substance screening in addiction treatment, pain management, or occupational health settings requiring definitive confirmation.
When is CPT G0481 used?
Broader substance screening in addiction treatment, pain management, or occupational health settings requiring definitive confirmation.
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