80371 Stimulants synthetic
Also known as: synthetic stimulant screen, designer drug test
Drug screen for synthetic stimulants, including novel psychoactive substances designed to mimic effects of controlled stimulants.
In Plain Language
synthetic speed test
Clinical Context
Used in emergency medicine and substance abuse screening for synthetic cathinones and other designer stimulants.
RVU Information
CPT 80371 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 80371?
CPT 80371 (Stimulants synthetic) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for synthetic stimulants, including novel psychoactive substances designed to mimic effects of controlled stimulants.
Who uses CPT code 80371?
CPT 80371 is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology. Used in emergency medicine and substance abuse screening for synthetic cathinones and other designer stimulants.
When is CPT 80371 used?
Used in emergency medicine and substance abuse screening for synthetic cathinones and other designer stimulants.
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