Billing and Coding: Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF)
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
1 active Medicare policy lists 99153, and 5 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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National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
5 policies from 3 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 99153 |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia Services and Moderate (“Conscious”) Sedation | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Moderate to Deep Anesthesia Services for Dental Surgery in the Facility Setting | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 99153 |
|---|---|---|
| Injections for Chronic Pain Conditions | Jul 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Injections for Chronic Pain Conditions | May 25, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 99153 |
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| Anesthesia Services for Interventional Pain Management Procedures in an Adult | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered |
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