I am responding for my husband. His Lab charge for blood testing for Vitamin D-3 was denied by Medicare because info provided did not support need for the service & LCDs were used to decide what is covered. He had Complete blood cell count, & Blood test of comprehensive group of blood chemicals that was covered. My understanding is that Vitamin D-3 prescribed was a result of PAD, DM 2, HTN, CHF, CAD in native artery, bilateral carotid artery disease, multiple peripheral artery procedures, & glaucoma & macular degeneration. He also has balance problems causing falls. At the time this blood work was done, he was going to be admitted for closure of pseudo aneurysm following cath lab procedure to clear blockage of aorta-iliac-femoral bypass & stents. He has persistent atrial fibrillation & COPD. He has 3 stents in his heart. I know about all of these issues & copied latest medical reports for details. So.....do you feel blood testing for Vitamin D-3 was warranted? I do not mind paying the bill if it was not covered, but wonder why it was not. Thank you for your valuable time....BobbieJo Berry