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80235 Drug assay lacosamide

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: lacosamide level, Vimpat level

Laboratory quantitative drug assay for lacosamide to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.

In Plain Language

lacosamide blood test; seizure medication level

Clinical Context

Monitors lacosamide levels in partial-onset seizures and certain generalized seizures; selective sodium channel enhancer with emerging monitoring applications.

RVU Information

CPT 80235 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

PathologyNeurologyClinical Pharmacology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 80235?

CPT 80235 (Drug assay lacosamide) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory quantitative drug assay for lacosamide to assess serum level for therapeutic drug monitoring in seizure management.

Who uses CPT code 80235?

CPT 80235 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Clinical Pharmacology. Monitors lacosamide levels in partial-onset seizures and certain generalized seizures; selective sodium channel enhancer with emerging monitoring applications.

When is CPT 80235 used?

Monitors lacosamide levels in partial-onset seizures and certain generalized seizures; selective sodium channel enhancer with emerging monitoring applications.

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