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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.
Heroin Drug Screening, This Test Measures The Amount Of Heroin Present In Blood And Urine Samples.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Therapeutic Drug Assays |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 80356 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $16.48 median of the 5 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 80356 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 80356 by major payers:
$24.25
$15.59
$2.23
$64.81
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CPT 80356
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$63.36Published rateDallas Vamc, Bonham Vamc
$28.18Published rateBaycare Home Care, Inc.
Baycare Home Care Inc
$17.45Published rateTitus County Hospital District, Titus Regional Medical Center
$10.36Published rateE And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC, E And A Healthcare On The Go
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC
$8.52Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 80356 vs. Other Therapeutic Drug Assays Codes
The CPT 80356 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 80356 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80343-CPT | Low | Antipsychotic Drug Screening, This Screening Measures The Amount Of Antipsychotics Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. |
| 80346-CPT | Low | Sedative Therapy Monitoring, Benzodiazepines Are A Class Of Sedatives That Can Have Strong Effects. A Blood Analysis Helps To Determine A Therapeutic Dose And Can Show Other Issues Such As Overdosing. |
| 80347-CPT | Low | Sedative Therapy Monitoring, Benzodiazepines Are A Class Of Sedatives That Can Have Strong Effects. A Blood Analysis Helps To Determine A Therapeutic Dose And Can Show Other Issues Such As Overdosing. |
| 80356-CPT | Low | Heroin Drug Screening, This Test Measures The Amount Of Heroin Present In Blood And Urine Samples. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 80356. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 80356 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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