HCPCS Level II · Temporary national codes (non-Medicare)
S3620Newborn metabolic screening panel, includes test kit, postage and the laboratory tests specified by the state for inclusion in this panel (e.g., galactose; hemoglobin, electrophoresis; hydroxyprogesterone, 17-d; phenylalanine (pku); and thyroxine, total)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About S3620
S3620 is an HCPCS Level II code in the S series (temporary national codes (non-Medicare)), describing newborn metabolic screening panel, includes test kit, postage and the laboratory tests specified by the state for inclusion in this panel (e.g., galactose; hemoglobin, electrophoresis; hydroxyprogesterone, 17-d; phenylalanine (pku); and thyroxine, total).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2001, and its current record took effect 07/01/2001.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Newborn metabolic screening
- Date added
- 01/01/2001
- Action effective
- 07/01/2001
- BETOS
- Z2
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Common questions about S3620
Is HCPCS S3620 still valid?
- Yes. S3620 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover S3620?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.