80161 Asy carbamazepin 10,11-epxid
Also known as: carbamazepine epoxide level, CBZ metabolite level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for carbamazepine 10,11-epoxide metabolite to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicity evaluation.
In Plain Language
carbamazepine metabolite blood test; seizure medication breakdown product level
Clinical Context
Measures active carbamazepine metabolite; useful in patients with symptoms despite normal parent drug levels or those with altered metabolism.
RVU Information
CPT 80161 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 80161?
CPT 80161 (Asy carbamazepin 10,11-epxid) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for carbamazepine 10,11-epoxide metabolite to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicity evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 80161?
CPT 80161 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Clinical Pharmacology. Measures active carbamazepine metabolite; useful in patients with symptoms despite normal parent drug levels or those with altered metabolism.
When is CPT 80161 used?
Measures active carbamazepine metabolite; useful in patients with symptoms despite normal parent drug levels or those with altered metabolism.
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