MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
13 active Medicare policies list B48.8, 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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JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
JF · Effective Oct 8, 2018
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Jul 13, 2025
JK · Effective Jul 13, 2025
J9 · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JH · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JL · Effective Dec 12, 2021
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 3, 2018
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 B48.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior Segment Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging | Oct 6, 2023 | Covered |
| Mohs Micrographic Surgery | Jun 22, 2023 | Covered |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing: Selected Indications | Feb 9, 2024 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of B48.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (Systemic/Topical) | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
JL · Effective Sep 10, 2026
J9 · Effective Sep 10, 2026