HCPCS Code S3852

Dna analysis for apoe epsilon 4 allele for susceptibility to alzheimer's disease
Code effective Jul 01, 2003

HCPCS Section
Commercial Payers (Temporary Codes)

S3852 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Dna analysis for apoe epsilon 4 allele for susceptibility to alzheimer's disease or (Dna analysis apoe alzheimer) for short. HCPCS S3852 has been effective since 07/01/2003 and applies to Other medical items or services.


HCPCS Code Details - S3852

HCPCS Level II Code
Section S - Commercial Payers (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code S3852
Description

Long description:
Dna analysis for apoe epsilon 4 allele for susceptibility to alzheimer's disease

Short description:
Dna analysis apoe alzheimer

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code I - Not payable by Medicare
BETOS2 code Z2 - Undefined codes
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 9 - Other medical items or services
Effective date Effective Jul 01, 2003
Date added Added Jul 01, 2003

See also

  • HCPCS S3850 · Genetic testing for sickle cell anemia

  • HCPCS S3840 · Dna analysis for germline mutations of the ret proto-oncogene for susceptibility to multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

  • HCPCS S3853 · Genetic testing for myotonic muscular dystrophy

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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