S3600 HCPCS code: Stat laboratory request (situations other than s3601)
S3600 is the HCPCS Level II code for stat laboratory request (situations other than s3601). Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | S codes — Temporary national codes (non-Medicare) |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-01-01 |
What changed for S3600
- 2002-01-01: S3600 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code S3600?
S3600 is the HCPCS Level II code for stat laboratory request (situations other than s3601). Short descriptor: "Stat lab".
Does Medicare cover S3600?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Related S36 codes
- S3601 — Emergency stat laboratory charge for patient who is homebound or residing in a nursing facility
- S3620 — 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)
- S3630 — Eosinophil count, blood, direct
- S3645 — Hiv-1 antibody testing of oral mucosal transudate
- S3650 — Saliva test, hormone level; during menopause
- S3652 — Saliva test, hormone level; to assess preterm labor risk
- S3655 — Antisperm antibodies test (immunobead)
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Next steps
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.