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80375 Drug/substance not otherwise specified 1-3

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: miscellaneous drug screen, unspecified substance assay

Drug or substance not otherwise specified, one to three agents. Used when drug screening is performed for substances not classified in specific categories.

In Plain Language

other drug test

Clinical Context

Used for novel psychoactive substances and drugs not fitting other code categories in research and forensic settings.

RVU Information

CPT 80375 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

ToxicologyForensic PathologyLaboratory Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 80375?

CPT 80375 (Drug/substance not otherwise specified 1-3) is a Pathology & Lab code. Drug or substance not otherwise specified, one to three agents. Used when drug screening is performed for substances not classified in specific categories.

Who uses CPT code 80375?

CPT 80375 is used by Toxicology, Forensic Pathology, Laboratory Medicine. Used for novel psychoactive substances and drugs not fitting other code categories in research and forensic settings.

When is CPT 80375 used?

Used for novel psychoactive substances and drugs not fitting other code categories in research and forensic settings.

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