80356 Heroin metabolite
Also known as: heroin metabolite assay, 6-MAM test
Drug screen for heroin metabolite, primarily 6-monoacetylmorphine, the primary metabolite of heroin.
In Plain Language
heroin test
Clinical Context
Used in substance abuse screening and addiction medicine. 6-MAM is specific indicator of heroin use versus prescription opioids.
RVU Information
CPT 80356 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 80356?
CPT 80356 (Heroin metabolite) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for heroin metabolite, primarily 6-monoacetylmorphine, the primary metabolite of heroin.
Who uses CPT code 80356?
CPT 80356 is used by Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, Forensic Pathology. Used in substance abuse screening and addiction medicine. 6-MAM is specific indicator of heroin use versus prescription opioids.
When is CPT 80356 used?
Used in substance abuse screening and addiction medicine. 6-MAM is specific indicator of heroin use versus prescription opioids.
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