Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
6 active Medicare policies list 77048, and 20 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Dec 4, 2025
J6 · Effective Jan 1, 2024
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
20 policies from 13 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of the Chest | Apr 4, 2026 | Covered |
| Imaging of the Chest | Mar 23, 2025 | Covered |
| Oncologic Imaging | Apr 4, 2026 | Covered |
| Oncologic Imaging | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|
| Cigna Commercial Radiology Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial & Medicare Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna OBM Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Imaging for Screening and Diagnosing Cancer | Feb 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan – Site of Service | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Imaging for Screening and Diagnosing Cancer | Feb 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan – Site of Service | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Cardiology and Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| GHI/Emblem Non-City of New York & Medicare Radiology and Cardiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| EOCCO Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Alliance Plan Radiology Code List | Aug 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Partners Plans Cardiology, Radiology, and Ultrasound Code List | Jul 1, 2025 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Imaging | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Imaging for Screening and Diagnosing Cancer | Feb 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 77048 |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Plan Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |