80163 Assay of digoxin free
Also known as: digoxin free level, free digoxin level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for digoxin free (unbound) serum fraction for therapeutic drug monitoring in cardiac therapy.
In Plain Language
free digoxin blood test; active heart medication level
Clinical Context
Measures bioactive unbound digoxin; particularly relevant in renal failure or when protein binding is altered.
RVU Information
CPT 80163 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 80163?
CPT 80163 (Assay of digoxin free) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for digoxin free (unbound) serum fraction for therapeutic drug monitoring in cardiac therapy.
Who uses CPT code 80163?
CPT 80163 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology. Measures bioactive unbound digoxin; particularly relevant in renal failure or when protein binding is altered.
When is CPT 80163 used?
Measures bioactive unbound digoxin; particularly relevant in renal failure or when protein binding is altered.
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