80321 Alcohols biomarkers 1or 2
Also known as: alcohol biomarker assay, chronic alcohol marker test
Alcohol biomarkers, one or two markers measured, to assess chronic alcohol use and metabolism. Common markers include phosphatidylethanol and ethyl glucuronide.
In Plain Language
alcohol use markers; body's alcohol traces
Clinical Context
Used to detect chronic or recent alcohol consumption in addiction medicine, legal cases, and employment screening. More sensitive than standard blood alcohol testing.
RVU Information
CPT 80321 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 80321?
CPT 80321 (Alcohols biomarkers 1or 2) is a Pathology & Lab code. Alcohol biomarkers, one or two markers measured, to assess chronic alcohol use and metabolism. Common markers include phosphatidylethanol and ethyl glucuronide.
Who uses CPT code 80321?
CPT 80321 is used by Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, Pathology. Used to detect chronic or recent alcohol consumption in addiction medicine, legal cases, and employment screening. More sensitive than standard blood alcohol testing.
When is CPT 80321 used?
Used to detect chronic or recent alcohol consumption in addiction medicine, legal cases, and employment screening. More sensitive than standard blood alcohol testing.
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