Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
6 active Medicare policies list F84.9, and 14 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
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Apr 17, 2025
National · Effective Mar 26, 2026
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2026
14 policies from 5 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of F84.9 |
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| Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds | Oct 3, 2023 | Covered |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders | Dec 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Electrical Stimulation for Nausea, Vomiting, Motion Sickness and Other Selected Indications | Jan 5, 2024 | Covered |
| Electroconvulsive Therapy | Sep 21, 2023 | Covered |
| Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Autoimmune Diseases and Miscellaneous Indications | Aug 31, 2023 | Covered |
| Occupational Therapy | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Quantitative, Functional and Connectomic Analysis of Brain MRI | Oct 4, 2023 | Covered |
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| Sensory and Auditory Integration Therapy | Apr 26, 2023 | Covered |
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| Suit Therapy | Sep 19, 2023 | Covered |
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| Policy | Effective | Status of F84.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive Behavioral Interventions | May 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Sensory and Auditory Integration Therapy - Facilitated Communication | Jun 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of F84.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Medically Necessary Optical Hardware | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of F84.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Rett Syndrome | Jan 6, 2026 | Not covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of F84.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromosome Microarray Testing (Non-Oncology Conditions) | Jun 1, 2026 | Covered |