80173 Assay of haloperidol
Also known as: haloperidol level, typical antipsychotic level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for haloperidol to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in psychotic disorder treatment.
In Plain Language
haloperidol blood test; antipsychotic medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors haloperidol levels in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders; optimizes therapeutic benefit while minimizing extrapyramidal side effects.
RVU Information
CPT 80173 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 80173?
CPT 80173 (Assay of haloperidol) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for haloperidol to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in psychotic disorder treatment.
Who uses CPT code 80173?
CPT 80173 is used by Pathology, Psychiatry, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors haloperidol levels in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders; optimizes therapeutic benefit while minimizing extrapyramidal side effects.
When is CPT 80173 used?
Monitors haloperidol levels in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders; optimizes therapeutic benefit while minimizing extrapyramidal side effects.
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