G0482 Drug test def 15-21 classes
Also known as: drug screen 21-panel, comprehensive substance test, extended drug panel
Drug screen using definitive methodology analyzing 15-21 drug classes from single specimen.
In Plain Language
Drug test for 15-21 substances; Comprehensive drug screening; Extended urine panel
Clinical Context
Comprehensive substance screening in complex addiction cases, occupational monitoring, or forensic settings with definitive confirmation.
RVU Information
CPT G0482 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 G0482?
CPT G0482 (Drug test def 15-21 classes) is a G Codes code. Drug screen using definitive methodology analyzing 15-21 drug classes from single specimen.
Who uses CPT code G0482?
CPT G0482 is used by Addiction Medicine, Occupational Health, Forensic Medicine. Comprehensive substance screening in complex addiction cases, occupational monitoring, or forensic settings with definitive confirmation.
When is CPT G0482 used?
Comprehensive substance screening in complex addiction cases, occupational monitoring, or forensic settings with definitive confirmation.
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