CPT Code for Dihydrotestosterone Blood Test

[Ran2599dy]

In the past my MO has used 82651 and G0480. Now Medicare wants to charge me $1,000 to have the test done.

[cesces]

I don't get it.

Medicare doesn't charge.

They pay or don't pay.

And it's only a $100 test at either quest or LabCorp. See:

walkinlab.com/products/view...

So something is seriously wrong. Probably your own ignorance is contributing to the problem.

But as you don't have the option of changing up the patient, you need to change up the providers.

Quest and LabCorp are the two largest labs in the US. Print that page and ask them why they are charging you $1000 for a $100 test?

You need to dedicate some time to some self education as well.

[Ran2599dy in reply to cesces]

Thank You for YOUR KIND AND THOUGHTFUL REPLY

[pjoshea13]

Life Extension (via LabCorp) only charges $50 - less in the annual sale.

lifeextension.com/search#q=...

-Patrick

[pjoshea13 in reply to pjoshea13]

Try 82642.

82651 has been discontinued, I believe.

[Ran2599dy in reply to pjoshea13]

Thanks, I think you are right

[GregHouston]

If you want to get your own lab work done due to pricing concerns, check out ultalabtests.com or another online reseller of lab tests. This one is a reseller of Quest Labs. You don't need a doctor's order, or need a copay for a lab draw at the doctor's office. You can visit any Quest Lab center to get your blood drawn anytime you want. For example, the test you are looking for costs about $80.00+an $8.00 blood draw fee. You receive the results online the next day and can take the report to your next doctor's appointment. Cheers!

[lewicki in reply to GregHouston]

Thanks

[homer13]

I had it done last week based on code Z51.81. I have had that code used successfully in the past

[Ran2599dy in reply to homer13]

Thanks

[j-o-h-n]

codes and smodes........ what a world.........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 12/03/2021 11:05 PM EST