80194 Assay of quinidine
Also known as: quinidine level, antiarrhythmic level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for quinidine to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in antiarrhythmic therapy.
In Plain Language
quinidine blood test; heart rhythm medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors quinidine levels in atrial and ventricular arrhythmias; Class IA antiarrhythmic with narrow therapeutic window.
RVU Information
CPT 80194 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 80194?
CPT 80194 (Assay of quinidine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for quinidine to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in antiarrhythmic therapy.
Who uses CPT code 80194?
CPT 80194 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors quinidine levels in atrial and ventricular arrhythmias; Class IA antiarrhythmic with narrow therapeutic window.
When is CPT 80194 used?
Monitors quinidine levels in atrial and ventricular arrhythmias; Class IA antiarrhythmic with narrow therapeutic window.
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