80202 Assay of vancomycin
Also known as: vancomycin level, glycopeptide level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for vancomycin to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in serious gram-positive infections.
In Plain Language
vancomycin blood test; antibiotic level test
Clinical Context
Therapeutic drug monitoring for vancomycin to optimize efficacy in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and serious gram-positive infections while avoiding nephrotoxicity.
RVU Information
CPT 80202 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 80202?
CPT 80202 (Assay of vancomycin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for vancomycin to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in serious gram-positive infections.
Who uses CPT code 80202?
CPT 80202 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Pharmacology. Therapeutic drug monitoring for vancomycin to optimize efficacy in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and serious gram-positive infections while avoiding nephrotoxicity.
When is CPT 80202 used?
Therapeutic drug monitoring for vancomycin to optimize efficacy in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and serious gram-positive infections while avoiding nephrotoxicity.
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