80320 Drug screening quantalcohols
Also known as: alcohol quantitative screen, alcohol level test
Drug screen for alcohols including ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol measured quantitatively. This comprehensive screen detects both legal and toxic alcohol compounds.
In Plain Language
alcohol measurement test; how much alcohol is in your blood
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate acute intoxication, monitor alcohol dependency treatment, and detect toxic alcohol ingestion. Essential in emergency department settings and addiction medicine.
RVU Information
CPT 80320 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 80320?
CPT 80320 (Drug screening quantalcohols) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for alcohols including ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol measured quantitatively. This comprehensive screen detects both legal and toxic alcohol compounds.
Who uses CPT code 80320?
CPT 80320 is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Pathology. Used to evaluate acute intoxication, monitor alcohol dependency treatment, and detect toxic alcohol ingestion. Essential in emergency department settings and addiction medicine.
When is CPT 80320 used?
Used to evaluate acute intoxication, monitor alcohol dependency treatment, and detect toxic alcohol ingestion. Essential in emergency department settings and addiction medicine.
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