80355 Gabapentin non-blood
Also known as: gabapentin assay, neurontin test
Drug screen for gabapentin, non-blood sample. Detects gabapentin in non-blood specimens such as urine or saliva.
In Plain Language
nerve pain medicine test
Clinical Context
Used to monitor gabapentin use in chronic pain management and detect misuse. Increasingly recognized as substance of abuse.
RVU Information
CPT 80355 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 80355?
CPT 80355 (Gabapentin non-blood) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for gabapentin, non-blood sample. Detects gabapentin in non-blood specimens such as urine or saliva.
Who uses CPT code 80355?
CPT 80355 is used by Toxicology, Pain Medicine, Laboratory Medicine. Used to monitor gabapentin use in chronic pain management and detect misuse. Increasingly recognized as substance of abuse.
When is CPT 80355 used?
Used to monitor gabapentin use in chronic pain management and detect misuse. Increasingly recognized as substance of abuse.
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