80361 Opiates 1 or more
Also known as: opiate screen, morphine test
Drug screen for opiates, one or more agents. Detects natural opiates including morphine and codeine derived from poppy.
In Plain Language
pain medicine test
Clinical Context
Widely used in pain management monitoring, substance abuse screening, and emergency overdose assessment.
RVU Information
CPT 80361 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 80361?
CPT 80361 (Opiates 1 or more) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for opiates, one or more agents. Detects natural opiates including morphine and codeine derived from poppy.
Who uses CPT code 80361?
CPT 80361 is used by Toxicology, Pain Medicine, Emergency Medicine. Widely used in pain management monitoring, substance abuse screening, and emergency overdose assessment.
When is CPT 80361 used?
Widely used in pain management monitoring, substance abuse screening, and emergency overdose assessment.
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