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80151 Drug assay amiodarone

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: amiodarone level, amiodarone drug level

Laboratory quantitative drug assay for amiodarone to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in antiarrhythmic therapy.

In Plain Language

amiodarone blood test; heart rhythm medication level

Clinical Context

Monitors amiodarone levels to ensure therapeutic efficacy and avoid toxicity in atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmia management.

RVU Information

CPT 80151 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

PathologyCardiologyClinical Pharmacology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 80151?

CPT 80151 (Drug assay amiodarone) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for amiodarone to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in antiarrhythmic therapy.

Who uses CPT code 80151?

CPT 80151 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors amiodarone levels to ensure therapeutic efficacy and avoid toxicity in atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmia management.

When is CPT 80151 used?

Monitors amiodarone levels to ensure therapeutic efficacy and avoid toxicity in atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmia management.

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