AdministrativeMedicaidJuly 10, 2023

Revised: Vitamin D testing

The November 9, 2022, guidance regarding Vitamin D testing has been revised.

Effective May 1, 2023, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid now reimburses participating providers for medically necessary Vitamin D assay testing according to the CMS Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) L33996 and L34658. As defined in the LCD, CPT®/HCPCS codes 82306 and 82652 are considered medically necessary if billed with ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding specified. This policy applies only to enrollees over 21 years old.

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PUBLICATIONS: August 2023 Provider Newsletter