80178 Assay of lithium
Also known as: lithium level, mood stabilizer level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for lithium to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in bipolar disorder treatment.
In Plain Language
lithium blood test; mood stabilizer level
Clinical Context
Monitors serum lithium concentration; critical monitoring due to narrow therapeutic window and risk of toxicity affecting renal and thyroid function.
RVU Information
CPT 80178 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 80178?
CPT 80178 (Assay of lithium) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for lithium to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in bipolar disorder treatment.
Who uses CPT code 80178?
CPT 80178 is used by Pathology, Psychiatry, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors serum lithium concentration; critical monitoring due to narrow therapeutic window and risk of toxicity affecting renal and thyroid function.
When is CPT 80178 used?
Monitors serum lithium concentration; critical monitoring due to narrow therapeutic window and risk of toxicity affecting renal and thyroid function.
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