80367 Drug screening propoxyphene
Also known as: propoxyphene assay, darvon test
Drug screen for propoxyphene, a weak opioid analgesic formerly used for pain management.
In Plain Language
pain medicine test
Clinical Context
Historically important in pain management. Largely phased out due to safety concerns and availability of safer alternatives.
RVU Information
CPT 80367 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 80367?
CPT 80367 (Drug screening propoxyphene) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for propoxyphene, a weak opioid analgesic formerly used for pain management.
Who uses CPT code 80367?
CPT 80367 is used by Toxicology, Pain Medicine, Forensic Pathology. Historically important in pain management. Largely phased out due to safety concerns and availability of safer alternatives.
When is CPT 80367 used?
Historically important in pain management. Largely phased out due to safety concerns and availability of safer alternatives.
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