80324 Drug screening amphetamines 1/2
Also known as: amphetamine screen, stimulant screen
Drug screen, amphetamines, one or two agents. Detects amphetamine and related compounds including methamphetamine in a single or dual agent screen.
In Plain Language
speed test; stimulant drug detection
Clinical Context
Commonly used in workplace drug testing, emergency screening, and substance abuse evaluation. Amphetamines and methamphetamine are frequent drugs of abuse.
RVU Information
CPT 80324 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 80324?
CPT 80324 (Drug screening amphetamines 1/2) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen, amphetamines, one or two agents. Detects amphetamine and related compounds including methamphetamine in a single or dual agent screen.
Who uses CPT code 80324?
CPT 80324 is used by Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, Occupational Health. Commonly used in workplace drug testing, emergency screening, and substance abuse evaluation. Amphetamines and methamphetamine are frequent drugs of abuse.
When is CPT 80324 used?
Commonly used in workplace drug testing, emergency screening, and substance abuse evaluation. Amphetamines and methamphetamine are frequent drugs of abuse.
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