80203 Drug screening quantitative zonisamide
Also known as: zonisamide level, Zonegran level
Laboratory quantitative drug screen for zonisamide to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
In Plain Language
zonisamide blood test; seizure medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors zonisamide levels in epilepsy management; primarily used in partial seizures and selected generalizedSeizures.
RVU Information
CPT 80203 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 80203?
CPT 80203 (Drug screening quantitative zonisamide) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug screen for zonisamide to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.
Who uses CPT code 80203?
CPT 80203 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors zonisamide levels in epilepsy management; primarily used in partial seizures and selected generalizedSeizures.
When is CPT 80203 used?
Monitors zonisamide levels in epilepsy management; primarily used in partial seizures and selected generalizedSeizures.
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