80188 Assay of primidone
Also known as: primidone level, Mysoline level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for primidone to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
In Plain Language
primidone blood test; seizure medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors primidone and its active metabolites (phenobarbital and phenylethylmalonamide) for seizure control in epilepsy.
RVU Information
CPT 80188 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 80188?
CPT 80188 (Assay of primidone) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for primidone to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
Who uses CPT code 80188?
CPT 80188 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors primidone and its active metabolites (phenobarbital and phenylethylmalonamide) for seizure control in epilepsy.
When is CPT 80188 used?
Monitors primidone and its active metabolites (phenobarbital and phenylethylmalonamide) for seizure control in epilepsy.
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