80338 Antidepressant not specified
Also known as: antidepressant assay, unspecified antidepressant screen
Drug screen, antidepressant not otherwise specified. Used for antidepressant detection when the specific class or agent cannot be categorized.
In Plain Language
mood medicine test
Clinical Context
Used when antidepressant screening is needed but the specific drug class is unknown or not otherwise specified.
RVU Information
CPT 80338 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 80338?
CPT 80338 (Antidepressant not specified) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen, antidepressant not otherwise specified. Used for antidepressant detection when the specific class or agent cannot be categorized.
Who uses CPT code 80338?
CPT 80338 is used by Toxicology, Psychiatry, Laboratory Medicine. Used when antidepressant screening is needed but the specific drug class is unknown or not otherwise specified.
When is CPT 80338 used?
Used when antidepressant screening is needed but the specific drug class is unknown or not otherwise specified.
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