Debridement Services
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
27 active Medicare policies list A48.0, and 4 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
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9
J9 · Effective May 17, 2026
JH
JH · Effective May 17, 2026
JL
JL · Effective May 17, 2026
4 policies from 2 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of A48.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Pumps | Jan 9, 2024 | Covered |
| Total Ankle Arthroplasty | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of A48.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Testing | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (Systemic/Topical) | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Apr 16, 2018
J8 · Effective Apr 16, 2018
National · Effective Apr 16, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Jun 8, 2026
National · Effective Jun 8, 2026
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
National · Effective Oct 16, 2025
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2026