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80158 Drug assay cyclosporine

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: cyclosporine level, immunosuppressant level

Laboratory quantitative drug assay for cyclosporine to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in immunosuppression and transplantation.

In Plain Language

cyclosporine blood test; transplant medication level

Clinical Context

Critical monitoring for transplant patients and those on cyclosporine immunosuppression to maintain therapeutic levels while minimizing nephrotoxicity.

RVU Information

CPT 80158 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

PathologyTransplant SurgeryRheumatology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 80158?

CPT 80158 (Drug assay cyclosporine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for cyclosporine to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in immunosuppression and transplantation.

Who uses CPT code 80158?

CPT 80158 is used by Pathology, Transplant Surgery, Rheumatology. Critical monitoring for transplant patients and those on cyclosporine immunosuppression to maintain therapeutic levels while minimizing nephrotoxicity.

When is CPT 80158 used?

Critical monitoring for transplant patients and those on cyclosporine immunosuppression to maintain therapeutic levels while minimizing nephrotoxicity.

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