Dna analysis of the connexin 26 gene (gjb2) for susceptibility to congenital, profound deafness

S3844
HCPCS Code

2023 HCPCS
Billable/Valid Code

S3844 is a valid 2023 HCPCS Code that could be used to indicate Dna analysis of the connexin 26 gene (gjb2) for susceptibility to congenital, profound deafness for reimbursement purposes.

S3844 belongs to Other Medical Items or Services Type of Service and has been in effect since Jul 01, 2003.

Short description for S3844 HCPCS code:

Dna analysis deafness

HCPCS S3844

S3844 code information

HCPCS code:	S3844
Description:	DNA ANALYSIS OF THE CONNEXIN 26 GENE (GJB2) FOR SUSCEPTIBILITY TO CONGENITAL, PROFOUND DEAFNESS
Effective Date:	Jul 01, 2003
Added Date:	Jul 01, 2003
Termination Date:	HCPCS S3844 was terminated on Nov 30, -0001
Pricing indicator:	`00` - SERVICE NOT SEPARATELY PRICED BY PART B (E.G., SERVICES NOT COVERED, BUNDLED, USED BY PART A ONLY, ETC.) PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE AND NON-PHYSICIAN PRACTITIONERS
Multi Pricing indicator:	`9` - NOT APPLICABLE AS HCPCS NOT PRICED SEPARATELY BY PART B (PRICING INDICATOR IS 00) OR VALUE IS NOT ESTABLISHED (PRICING INDICATOR IS ´99´)
Coverage code:	`I` - NOT VALID FOR MEDICARE (NO GRACE PERIOD)
BETOS code:	`Z2` - UNDEFINED CODES
Action code:	`N` - NO MAINTENANCE FOR THIS CODE
Type of Service:	`9` - OTHER MEDICAL ITEMS OR SERVICES
Anesthesia BUQ:	0