80348 Drug screening buprenorphine
Also known as: buprenorphine assay, suboxone test
Drug screen for buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist used in pain management and opioid addiction treatment.
In Plain Language
pain and addiction medicine test
Clinical Context
Used to monitor buprenorphine therapy compliance in addiction treatment programs and pain management.
RVU Information
CPT 80348 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 80348?
CPT 80348 (Drug screening buprenorphine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist used in pain management and opioid addiction treatment.
Who uses CPT code 80348?
CPT 80348 is used by Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, Pain Medicine. Used to monitor buprenorphine therapy compliance in addiction treatment programs and pain management.
When is CPT 80348 used?
Used to monitor buprenorphine therapy compliance in addiction treatment programs and pain management.
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