82415 Assay of chloramphenicol
Also known as: chloramphenicol level, antibiotic drug level, therapeutic drug monitoring
Chromatographic assay measuring chloramphenicol concentration in serum to monitor antibiotic therapy and toxicity.
In Plain Language
antibiotic drug level test; medicine concentration test; overdose risk check
Clinical Context
Monitors therapeutic levels and detects toxicity in critically ill patients receiving chloramphenicol therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 82415 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 82415?
CPT 82415 (Assay of chloramphenicol) is a Pathology & Lab code. Chromatographic assay measuring chloramphenicol concentration in serum to monitor antibiotic therapy and toxicity.
Who uses CPT code 82415?
CPT 82415 is used by Pathology, Pharmacology, Infectious Disease. Monitors therapeutic levels and detects toxicity in critically ill patients receiving chloramphenicol therapy.
When is CPT 82415 used?
Monitors therapeutic levels and detects toxicity in critically ill patients receiving chloramphenicol therapy.
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