Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy-Diagnostic
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
37 active Medicare policies list D50.0, 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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J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
7 policies from 3 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of D50.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Evaluation of Vitamin B12 | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Paraesophageal Hernia Repair | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Serum Iron Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Thyroid Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Wireless Capsule Endoscopy for Gastrointestinal Imaging and the Patency Capsule | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
JH · Effective Mar 21, 2021
JL · Effective Mar 21, 2021
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Feb 19, 2023
JM · Effective Feb 19, 2023
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Jan 25, 2016
JM · Effective Jan 25, 2016
J9 · Effective Feb 4, 2026
J5 · Effective Jul 16, 2026
National · Effective Jan 22, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
JL · Effective Feb 4, 2026
National · Effective Mar 5, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J9 · Effective Mar 10, 2022
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2022
| Policy | Effective | Status of D50.0 |
|---|
| Lead Testing | Aug 9, 2023 | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of D50.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Flow Cytometry | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered |