80369 Skeletal muscle relaxant 1/2
Also known as: muscle relaxant screen, muscle relaxer test
Drug screen, skeletal muscle relaxants, one or two agents. Detects muscle relaxant medications used for muscle spasms and musculoskeletal pain.
In Plain Language
muscle medicine test
Clinical Context
Used in pain management monitoring and substance abuse screening for muscle relaxant medications.
RVU Information
CPT 80369 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 80369?
CPT 80369 (Skeletal muscle relaxant 1/2) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen, skeletal muscle relaxants, one or two agents. Detects muscle relaxant medications used for muscle spasms and musculoskeletal pain.
Who uses CPT code 80369?
CPT 80369 is used by Toxicology, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine. Used in pain management monitoring and substance abuse screening for muscle relaxant medications.
When is CPT 80369 used?
Used in pain management monitoring and substance abuse screening for muscle relaxant medications.
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