80155 Drug assay caffeine
Also known as: caffeine level, theophylline-like stimulant level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for caffeine to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in certain conditions or toxicity evaluation.
In Plain Language
caffeine blood test; caffeine level test
Clinical Context
Rarely ordered; used for caffeine toxicity evaluation or monitoring in specific therapeutic contexts, primarily in pediatric or toxicology settings.
RVU Information
CPT 80155 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 80155?
CPT 80155 (Drug assay caffeine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for caffeine to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in certain conditions or toxicity evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 80155?
CPT 80155 is used by Pathology, Toxicology, Pediatrics. Rarely ordered; used for caffeine toxicity evaluation or monitoring in specific therapeutic contexts, primarily in pediatric or toxicology settings.
When is CPT 80155 used?
Rarely ordered; used for caffeine toxicity evaluation or monitoring in specific therapeutic contexts, primarily in pediatric or toxicology settings.
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