80345 Drug screening barbiturates
Also known as: barbiturate screen, barb assay
Drug screen for barbiturates, sedative-hypnotic medications. Detects barbiturate compounds used as depressants and sedatives.
In Plain Language
sedative medicine test
Clinical Context
Used in overdose evaluation, substance abuse screening, and therapeutic drug monitoring for barbiturate medications.
RVU Information
CPT 80345 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 80345?
CPT 80345 (Drug screening barbiturates) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for barbiturates, sedative-hypnotic medications. Detects barbiturate compounds used as depressants and sedatives.
Who uses CPT code 80345?
CPT 80345 is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Laboratory Medicine. Used in overdose evaluation, substance abuse screening, and therapeutic drug monitoring for barbiturate medications.
When is CPT 80345 used?
Used in overdose evaluation, substance abuse screening, and therapeutic drug monitoring for barbiturate medications.
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