80353 Drug screening cocaine
Also known as: cocaine screen, benzoylecgonine assay
Drug screen for cocaine and its metabolites including benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.
In Plain Language
cocaine detection test
Clinical Context
Commonly used in emergency departments, workplace drug testing, and substance abuse programs. Cocaine metabolites persist longer than parent drug.
RVU Information
CPT 80353 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 80353?
CPT 80353 (Drug screening cocaine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for cocaine and its metabolites including benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.
Who uses CPT code 80353?
CPT 80353 is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Occupational Health. Commonly used in emergency departments, workplace drug testing, and substance abuse programs. Cocaine metabolites persist longer than parent drug.
When is CPT 80353 used?
Commonly used in emergency departments, workplace drug testing, and substance abuse programs. Cocaine metabolites persist longer than parent drug.
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