80181 Drug assay flecainide
Also known as: flecainide level, antiarrhythmic level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for flecainide to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in antiarrhythmic therapy.
In Plain Language
flecainide blood test; heart rhythm medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors flecainide levels in supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias; Class 1C antiarrhythmic with narrow therapeutic window.
RVU Information
CPT 80181 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 80181?
CPT 80181 (Drug assay flecainide) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for flecainide to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in antiarrhythmic therapy.
Who uses CPT code 80181?
CPT 80181 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors flecainide levels in supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias; Class 1C antiarrhythmic with narrow therapeutic window.
When is CPT 80181 used?
Monitors flecainide levels in supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias; Class 1C antiarrhythmic with narrow therapeutic window.
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