Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan for Inflammation and Infection
J15 · Effective Aug 13, 2023
4 active Medicare policies list G0235, 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 Aug 13, 2023
JL · Effective Oct 13, 2023
J9 · Effective Oct 13, 2023
National · Effective Jan 22, 2026
14 policies from 7 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of G0235 |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of the Brain | Sep 19, 2026 | Covered |
| Imaging of the Brain | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Imaging of the Extremities | Sep 19, 2026 | Covered |
| Imaging of the Extremities | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Imaging of the Spine |
| Sep 19, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Imaging of the Spine | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of G0235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial Radiology Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of G0235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial & Medicare Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna OBM Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of G0235 |
|---|---|---|
| GHI/Emblem Non-City of New York & Medicare Radiology and Cardiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of G0235 |
|---|---|---|
| EOCCO Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of G0235 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Partners Plans Cardiology, Radiology, and Ultrasound Code List | Jul 1, 2025 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of G0235 |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Plan Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |