Testing vitamin D levels in individuals with signs and/or symptoms of vitamin D deficiency or toxicity (see Policy Guidelines section) may be considered medically necessary.
Testing vitamin D levels in asymptomatic individuals may be considered medically necessary in the following populations:
Individuals who have risk factors for vitamin D deficiency (see Policy Guidelines section).
Institutionalized individuals (see Policy Guidelines section).
Testing vitamin D levels in asymptomatic individuals is considered investigational when the above criteria are not met.
