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80184 Assay of phenobarbital

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: phenobarbital level, barbiturate level

Laboratory quantitative drug assay for phenobarbital to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure and sedation management.

In Plain Language

phenobarbital blood test; seizure medication level

Clinical Context

Monitors phenobarbital levels for seizure control in epilepsy; long-acting barbiturate with significant drug interactions.

RVU Information

CPT 80184 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

PathologyNeurologyClinical Pharmacology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 80184?

CPT 80184 (Assay of phenobarbital) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for phenobarbital to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure and sedation management.

Who uses CPT code 80184?

CPT 80184 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors phenobarbital levels for seizure control in epilepsy; long-acting barbiturate with significant drug interactions.

When is CPT 80184 used?

Monitors phenobarbital levels for seizure control in epilepsy; long-acting barbiturate with significant drug interactions.

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