80143 Drug assay acetaminophen
Also known as: acetaminophen level, Tylenol level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for acetaminophen (paracetamol) to assess serum level in toxicity evaluation or pain management monitoring.
In Plain Language
Tylenol level test; acetaminophen blood test
Clinical Context
Measures acetaminophen levels for suspected overdose/toxicity assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring in chronic pain, or pediatric dosing verification.
RVU Information
CPT 80143 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
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 Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 80143?
CPT 80143 (Drug assay acetaminophen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for acetaminophen (paracetamol) to assess serum level in toxicity evaluation or pain management monitoring.
Who uses CPT code 80143?
CPT 80143 is used by Pathology, Toxicology, Internal Medicine. Measures acetaminophen levels for suspected overdose/toxicity assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring in chronic pain, or pediatric dosing verification.
When is CPT 80143 used?
Measures acetaminophen levels for suspected overdose/toxicity assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring in chronic pain, or pediatric dosing verification.
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