81328 Slco1b1 gene com variants
Also known as: SLCO1B1 pharmacogenomic test, statin response prediction
Solute Carrier Organic Anion Transporter Family Member 1B1 (SLCO1B1) gene analysis for common variants affecting statin metabolism.
In Plain Language
Cholesterol medication response test; Statin metabolism genetic test
Clinical Context
Identifies SLCO1B1 variants predicting statin-induced myopathy risk and therapeutic response to guide statin selection.
RVU Information
CPT 81328 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 81328?
CPT 81328 (Slco1b1 gene com variants) is a Pathology & Lab code. Solute Carrier Organic Anion Transporter Family Member 1B1 (SLCO1B1) gene analysis for common variants affecting statin metabolism.
Who uses CPT code 81328?
CPT 81328 is used by Pathology, Pharmacogenomics, Cardiology. Identifies SLCO1B1 variants predicting statin-induced myopathy risk and therapeutic response to guide statin selection.
When is CPT 81328 used?
Identifies SLCO1B1 variants predicting statin-induced myopathy risk and therapeutic response to guide statin selection.
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