80168 Assay of ethosuximide
Also known as: ethosuximide level, Zarontin level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for ethosuximide to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in absence seizure management.
In Plain Language
ethosuximide blood test; seizure medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors ethosuximide concentration for absence seizure control; particularly used in childhood absence epilepsy.
RVU Information
CPT 80168 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 80168?
CPT 80168 (Assay of ethosuximide) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for ethosuximide to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in absence seizure management.
Who uses CPT code 80168?
CPT 80168 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Pediatrics. Monitors ethosuximide concentration for absence seizure control; particularly used in childhood absence epilepsy.
When is CPT 80168 used?
Monitors ethosuximide concentration for absence seizure control; particularly used in childhood absence epilepsy.
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