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80143 Drug assay acetaminophen

Pathology & Lab

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

PathologyToxicologyInternal Medicine

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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