80357 Ketamine and norketamine
Also known as: ketamine assay, special K test
Drug screen for ketamine and norketamine, including ketamine and its primary metabolite used for detection purposes.
In Plain Language
anesthetic/club drug test
Clinical Context
Used in emergency medicine for substance abuse screening and forensic toxicology. Increasing concern for misuse as drug of abuse.
RVU Information
CPT 80357 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 80357?
CPT 80357 (Ketamine and norketamine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for ketamine and norketamine, including ketamine and its primary metabolite used for detection purposes.
Who uses CPT code 80357?
CPT 80357 is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology. Used in emergency medicine for substance abuse screening and forensic toxicology. Increasing concern for misuse as drug of abuse.
When is CPT 80357 used?
Used in emergency medicine for substance abuse screening and forensic toxicology. Increasing concern for misuse as drug of abuse.
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