80184 Assay of phenobarbital
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
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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