Cervical Disc Replacement
JJ · Effective Oct 28, 2019
3 active Medicare policies list 97170, and 7 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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JJ · Effective Oct 28, 2019
JM · Effective Oct 28, 2019
National · Effective Jan 1, 2024
7 policies from 5 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 97170 |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | Dec 15, 2025 | Not covered |
| Patient Assessments: Medical Necessity Decision Assist Guideline for Evaluations and Re-evaluations | Jul 15, 2026 | Covered with conditions |
| Physical Therapy | Dec 15, 2025 | Not covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 97170 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) Services | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 97170 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) Services | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 97170 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) Services | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 97170 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) Services | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |