80346 Benzodiazepines1-12
Also known as: benzodiazepine screen, benzo assay
Drug screen, benzodiazepines, one to twelve agents. Comprehensive benzodiazepine screening covering multiple benzodiazepine compounds.
In Plain Language
anxiety medicine test
Clinical Context
Commonly used in emergency departments, substance abuse screening, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Benzodiazepines are frequently involved in overdose cases.
RVU Information
CPT 80346 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 80346?
CPT 80346 (Benzodiazepines1-12) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen, benzodiazepines, one to twelve agents. Comprehensive benzodiazepine screening covering multiple benzodiazepine compounds.
Who uses CPT code 80346?
CPT 80346 is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine. Commonly used in emergency departments, substance abuse screening, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Benzodiazepines are frequently involved in overdose cases.
When is CPT 80346 used?
Commonly used in emergency departments, substance abuse screening, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Benzodiazepines are frequently involved in overdose cases.
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