80358 Drug screening methadone
Also known as: methadone assay, dolophine test
Drug screen for methadone, a synthetic opioid used for pain management and opioid addiction treatment.
In Plain Language
addiction treatment medicine test
Clinical Context
Used to monitor methadone therapy compliance in addiction treatment programs and pain management clinics.
RVU Information
CPT 80358 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 80358?
CPT 80358 (Drug screening methadone) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for methadone, a synthetic opioid used for pain management and opioid addiction treatment.
Who uses CPT code 80358?
CPT 80358 is used by Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, Pain Medicine. Used to monitor methadone therapy compliance in addiction treatment programs and pain management clinics.
When is CPT 80358 used?
Used to monitor methadone therapy compliance in addiction treatment programs and pain management clinics.
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