80372 Drug screening tapentadol
Also known as: tapentadol assay, Nucynta test
Drug screen for tapentadol, a synthetic opioid analgesic used for moderate to severe pain management.
In Plain Language
pain medicine test
Clinical Context
Used in pain management monitoring and substance abuse screening for tapentadol prescription compliance.
RVU Information
CPT 80372 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 80372?
CPT 80372 (Drug screening tapentadol) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug screen for tapentadol, a synthetic opioid analgesic used for moderate to severe pain management.
Who uses CPT code 80372?
CPT 80372 is used by Toxicology, Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine. Used in pain management monitoring and substance abuse screening for tapentadol prescription compliance.
When is CPT 80372 used?
Used in pain management monitoring and substance abuse screening for tapentadol prescription compliance.
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