80359 Methylenedioxyamphetamines
Also known as: MDMA screen, ecstasy test
Drug screen for methylenedioxyamphetamines including MDMA (ecstasy) and related compounds. Detects synthetic club drugs.
In Plain Language
club drug test
Clinical Context
Used in emergency medicine, substance abuse screening, and forensic toxicology for club drug detection.
RVU Information
CPT 80359 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 80359?
CPT 80359 (Methylenedioxyamphetamines) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for methylenedioxyamphetamines including MDMA (ecstasy) and related compounds. Detects synthetic club drugs.
Who uses CPT code 80359?
CPT 80359 is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology. Used in emergency medicine, substance abuse screening, and forensic toxicology for club drug detection.
When is CPT 80359 used?
Used in emergency medicine, substance abuse screening, and forensic toxicology for club drug detection.
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