82075 Assay of breath ethanol
Also known as: breath alcohol test, breathalyzer, ethanol breath assay
Quantitative measurement of ethanol concentration in exhaled breath using gas chromatography to assess acute alcohol intoxication.
In Plain Language
alcohol breath test; drunk driving test; blood alcohol equivalent
Clinical Context
Determines blood alcohol equivalent in suspected intoxication; used in emergency departments and legal/forensic contexts.
RVU Information
CPT 82075 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 82075?
CPT 82075 (Assay of breath ethanol) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of ethanol concentration in exhaled breath using gas chromatography to assess acute alcohol intoxication.
Who uses CPT code 82075?
CPT 82075 is used by Pathology, Emergency Medicine, Toxicology. Determines blood alcohol equivalent in suspected intoxication; used in emergency departments and legal/forensic contexts.
When is CPT 82075 used?
Determines blood alcohol equivalent in suspected intoxication; used in emergency departments and legal/forensic contexts.
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