80360 Methylphenidate
Also known as: methylphenidate assay, Ritalin test
Drug screen for methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant used in attention deficit disorder treatment.
In Plain Language
ADHD medicine test
Clinical Context
Used in therapeutic drug monitoring and substance abuse screening. Important for monitoring prescription stimulant use.
RVU Information
CPT 80360 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 80360?
CPT 80360 (Methylphenidate) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant used in attention deficit disorder treatment.
Who uses CPT code 80360?
CPT 80360 is used by Toxicology, Psychiatry, Occupational Health. Used in therapeutic drug monitoring and substance abuse screening. Important for monitoring prescription stimulant use.
When is CPT 80360 used?
Used in therapeutic drug monitoring and substance abuse screening. Important for monitoring prescription stimulant use.
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