80505 Path clin consltj high 41-60
Also known as: pathology consultation high complexity, complex lab consultation
Pathology clinical consultation on test results or patient care, high complexity, forty-one to sixty minutes of professional time.
In Plain Language
lab doctor complex consultation
Clinical Context
Used for comprehensive pathology consultation requiring significant analytical and interpretive work.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.71 |
| Total RVU | 1.71 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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
With a work RVU of 1.71, this code ranks in the 94th percentile among Pathology & Lab codes — 2.5x the median (0.68). The highest wRVU in this category is 2.78.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 80505?
CPT 80505 (Path clin consltj high 41-60) is a Pathology & Lab code. Pathology clinical consultation on test results or patient care, high complexity, forty-one to sixty minutes of professional time.
Who uses CPT code 80505?
CPT 80505 is used by Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Pathology. Used for comprehensive pathology consultation requiring significant analytical and interpretive work.
When is CPT 80505 used?
Used for comprehensive pathology consultation requiring significant analytical and interpretive work.
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