80170 Assay of gentamicin
Also known as: gentamicin level, aminoglycoside level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for gentamicin to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in serious gram-negative infections.
In Plain Language
gentamicin blood test; antibiotic level test
Clinical Context
Therapeutic drug monitoring for aminoglycoside antibiotic to optimize efficacy and minimize nephrotoxicity in serious infections.
RVU Information
CPT 80170 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 80170?
CPT 80170 (Assay of gentamicin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for gentamicin to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in serious gram-negative infections.
Who uses CPT code 80170?
CPT 80170 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Pharmacology. Therapeutic drug monitoring for aminoglycoside antibiotic to optimize efficacy and minimize nephrotoxicity in serious infections.
When is CPT 80170 used?
Therapeutic drug monitoring for aminoglycoside antibiotic to optimize efficacy and minimize nephrotoxicity in serious infections.
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