HCPCS Code S3861

Genetic testing, sodium channel, voltage-gated, type v, alpha subunit (scn5a) and variants for suspected brugada syndrome
Code effective Oct 01, 2008

HCPCS Section
Commercial Payers (Temporary Codes)

S3861 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Genetic testing, sodium channel, voltage-gated, type v, alpha subunit (scn5a) and variants for suspected brugada syndrome or (Genetic test brugada) for short. HCPCS S3861 has been effective since 10/01/2008 and applies to Other medical items or services.


HCPCS Code Details - S3861

HCPCS Level II Code
Section S - Commercial Payers (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code S3861
Description

Long description:
Genetic testing, sodium channel, voltage-gated, type v, alpha subunit (scn5a) and variants for suspected brugada syndrome

Short description:
Genetic test brugada

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 Oct 01, 2008
Date added Added Oct 01, 2008

See also

  • HCPCS S3855 · Genetic testing for detection of mutations in the presenilin - 1 gene

  • HCPCS S3865 · Comprehensive gene sequence analysis for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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