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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Analgesic Drug Screening, This Screening Measures The Amount Of Analgesics Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Therapeutic Drug Assays |
| Common Place of Service | 23 - Emergency Room 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 80329 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $16.48 median of the 5 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 80329 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 80329 by major payers:
$23.70
$15.82
$2.44
$48.91
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CPT 80329
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$63.36Published ratePiedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc.
Piedmont Newnan Hospital Inc
$24.79Published rateAndrea Winters
$10.25Published rateKimberly Garcia
Precision Healthcare Specialists LLC
$8.52Published rateRogelio Avelar
Precision Healthcare Specialists LLC
$8.52Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 80329 vs. Other Therapeutic Drug Assays Codes
The CPT 80329 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Therapeutic Drug Assays. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 80329 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 80327-CPT | Low | Anabolic Steroid Screening, This Screening Measures The Amount Of Anabolic Steroids Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. |
| 80328-CPT | Low | Anabolic Steroid Screening, This Screening Measures The Amount Of Anabolic Steroids Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. |
| 80329-CPT | Low | Analgesic Drug Screening, This Screening Measures The Amount Of Analgesics Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. |
| 80330-CPT | Low | Analgesic Drug Screening, This Screening Measures The Amount Of Analgesics Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 80329. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 80329 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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