Lumbar MRI
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
26 active Medicare policies list A52.16, and 2 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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JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Jan 29, 2018
JM · Effective Jan 29, 2018
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
2 policies from 1 payer
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of A52.16 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ankle Arthroplasty | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Zoledronic Acid | Feb 1, 2024 | Covered |
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Apr 1, 2026
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 2, 2025
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2025