80368 Sedative hypnotics
Also known as: sedative-hypnotic screen, sleep medication test
Drug screen for sedative-hypnotics, a class of medications used for sleep induction and anxiety management.
In Plain Language
sleep medicine test
Clinical Context
Used in substance abuse screening and therapeutic drug monitoring for sedative-hypnotic medications.
RVU Information
CPT 80368 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 80368?
CPT 80368 (Sedative hypnotics) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for sedative-hypnotics, a class of medications used for sleep induction and anxiety management.
Who uses CPT code 80368?
CPT 80368 is used by Toxicology, Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine. Used in substance abuse screening and therapeutic drug monitoring for sedative-hypnotic medications.
When is CPT 80368 used?
Used in substance abuse screening and therapeutic drug monitoring for sedative-hypnotic medications.
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