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80336 Antidepressant tricyclic 3-5

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: comprehensive tricyclic screen, multi-agent TCA assay

Drug screen, antidepressant tricyclic, three to five agents. Comprehensive tricyclic antidepressant screening covering multiple tricyclic compounds.

In Plain Language

multiple tricyclic depression tests

Clinical Context

Used for comprehensive tricyclic medication monitoring in psychiatric and emergency medicine settings.

RVU Information

CPT 80336 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

ToxicologyPsychiatryClinical Pathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 80336?

CPT 80336 (Antidepressant tricyclic 3-5) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen, antidepressant tricyclic, three to five agents. Comprehensive tricyclic antidepressant screening covering multiple tricyclic compounds.

Who uses CPT code 80336?

CPT 80336 is used by Toxicology, Psychiatry, Clinical Pathology. Used for comprehensive tricyclic medication monitoring in psychiatric and emergency medicine settings.

When is CPT 80336 used?

Used for comprehensive tricyclic medication monitoring in psychiatric and emergency medicine settings.

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