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A laboratory test identified by CPT® Code 80365 is specifically designed to measure the presence and concentration of oxycodone, a semi-synthetic opioid, in biological samples such as urine, serum, or plasma. Oxycodone is classified as a narcotic analgesic and is commonly utilized in the management of moderate to severe acute or chronic pain. This medication can be administered independently or in conjunction with other analgesics, such as aspirin or acetaminophen, to enhance pain relief. The administration of oxycodone can occur through various routes, including oral ingestion or injection. To perform this test, a blood sample is typically collected via venipuncture, which is a separate procedure that must be reported independently. Alternatively, urine samples can be obtained through random voiding or catheterization. The testing process involves screening urine samples using a qualitative enzyme immunoassay, while urine, serum, and plasma samples are analyzed quantitatively using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, a highly sensitive and specific method for detecting and quantifying substances in biological fluids.
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The oxycodone laboratory test (CPT® Code 80365) is indicated for the following conditions:
The procedure for conducting the oxycodone test involves several key steps, which are detailed below:
After the completion of the oxycodone testing procedure, the samples are analyzed, and results are typically available within a specified timeframe, depending on the laboratory's processing capabilities. Patients may not require any specific post-procedure care, as the sample collection methods are minimally invasive. However, healthcare providers should ensure that patients are informed about the test results and any necessary follow-up actions based on the findings. It is also important to document the results accurately in the patient's medical record for ongoing monitoring and treatment planning.
| Short Descr | DRUG SCREENING OXYCODONE | Medium Descr | DRUG SCREENING OXYCODONE | Long Descr | Oxycodone | Status Code | Not Valid for Medicare Purposes | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 9 - Not Applicable | Multiple Procedures (51) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Co-Surgeons (62) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Team Surgery (66) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Code Not Recognized by OPPS when submitted on Outpatient Hospital Part B Bill Type (12x/13x) | Type of Service (TOS) | 5 - Diagnostic Laboratory | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | T2D - Other tests - other | MUE | 1 |
| GZ | Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary | 90 | Reference (outside) laboratory: when laboratory procedures are performed by a party other than the treating or reporting physician or other qualified health care professional, the procedure may be identified by adding modifier 90 to the usual procedure number. | 26 | Professional component: certain procedures are a combination of a physician or other qualified health care professional component and a technical component. when the physician or other qualified health care professional component is reported separately, the service may be identified by adding modifier 26 to the usual procedure number. | 76 | Repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified health care professional: it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated by the same physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 76 to the repeated procedure or service. note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service. |
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