80220 Drug asy hydroxychloroquine
Also known as: hydroxychloroquine level, Plaquenil level
Laboratory quantitative drug assay for hydroxychloroquine to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in rheumatologic and autoimmune disease.
In Plain Language
hydroxychloroquine blood test; lupus/arthritis medication level
Clinical Context
Monitors hydroxychloroquine levels in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis; therapeutic drug monitoring helps optimize disease control.
RVU Information
CPT 80220 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 80220?
CPT 80220 (Drug asy hydroxychloroquine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for hydroxychloroquine to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in rheumatologic and autoimmune disease.
Who uses CPT code 80220?
CPT 80220 is used by Pathology, Rheumatology, Internal Medicine. Monitors hydroxychloroquine levels in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis; therapeutic drug monitoring helps optimize disease control.
When is CPT 80220 used?
Monitors hydroxychloroquine levels in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis; therapeutic drug monitoring helps optimize disease control.
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