80167 Drug assay felbamate
Also known as: felbamate level, Felbatol level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for felbamate to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
In Plain Language
felbamate blood test; seizure medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors felbamate levels in epilepsy management; second-line agent due to rare but serious risk of aplastic anemia.
RVU Information
CPT 80167 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 80167?
CPT 80167 (Drug assay felbamate) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for felbamate to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
Who uses CPT code 80167?
CPT 80167 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors felbamate levels in epilepsy management; second-line agent due to rare but serious risk of aplastic anemia.
When is CPT 80167 used?
Monitors felbamate levels in epilepsy management; second-line agent due to rare but serious risk of aplastic anemia.
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