80156 Assay carbamazepine total
Also known as: carbamazepine level, Tegretol level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for carbamazepine total (bound and unbound) serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
In Plain Language
carbamazepine blood test; seizure medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors total carbamazepine concentration for seizure control and toxicity prevention in epilepsy management; adjusts dosing based on levels.
RVU Information
CPT 80156 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 80156?
CPT 80156 (Assay carbamazepine total) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for carbamazepine total (bound and unbound) serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
Who uses CPT code 80156?
CPT 80156 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors total carbamazepine concentration for seizure control and toxicity prevention in epilepsy management; adjusts dosing based on levels.
When is CPT 80156 used?
Monitors total carbamazepine concentration for seizure control and toxicity prevention in epilepsy management; adjusts dosing based on levels.
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