80177 Drug screening quan levetiracetam
Also known as: levetiracetam level, Keppra level
Laboratory quantitative drug screen for levetiracetam to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
In Plain Language
levetiracetam blood test; seizure medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors levetiracetam levels in epilepsy; modern antiepileptic with linear kinetics and minimal drug interactions.
RVU Information
CPT 80177 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 80177?
CPT 80177 (Drug screening quan levetiracetam) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug screen for levetiracetam to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
Who uses CPT code 80177?
CPT 80177 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors levetiracetam levels in epilepsy; modern antiepileptic with linear kinetics and minimal drug interactions.
When is CPT 80177 used?
Monitors levetiracetam levels in epilepsy; modern antiepileptic with linear kinetics and minimal drug interactions.
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