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80359 Methylenedioxyamphetamines

Pathology & Lab

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

ToxicologyEmergency MedicineForensic Pathology

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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