80179 Drug assay salicylate
Also known as: salicylate level, aspirin level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for salicylate to assess serum level for toxicity evaluation in aspirin overdose or chronic use.
In Plain Language
aspirin blood test; salicylate level test
Clinical Context
Measures salicylate levels for suspected aspirin toxicity; useful in overdose evaluation and chronic salicylate toxicity assessment.
RVU Information
CPT 80179 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 80179?
CPT 80179 (Drug assay salicylate) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for salicylate to assess serum level for toxicity evaluation in aspirin overdose or chronic use.
Who uses CPT code 80179?
CPT 80179 is used by Pathology, Toxicology, Emergency Medicine. Measures salicylate levels for suspected aspirin toxicity; useful in overdose evaluation and chronic salicylate toxicity assessment.
When is CPT 80179 used?
Measures salicylate levels for suspected aspirin toxicity; useful in overdose evaluation and chronic salicylate toxicity assessment.
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