CT of the Head
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
6 active Medicare policies list G44.89, and 11 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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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
JF · Effective Oct 8, 2018
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
11 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 G44.89 |
|---|---|---|
| Attended Electroencephalographic (EEG) Video Monitoring | Apr 28, 2023 | Covered |
| Chiropractic Services | Mar 23, 2023 | Covered |
| Cryoanalgesia and Therapeutic Cold | Mar 16, 2023 | Covered |
| Headaches: Invasive Procedures | Feb 20, 2024 | Covered |
| Headaches: Nonsurgical Management | Feb 16, 2024 | Covered |
| Intra-oral Appliances for Headaches and Trigeminal Neuralgia | Dec 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of G44.89 |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Implantation of Occipital, Supraorbital or Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation Devices (and Related Procedures) | Oct 1, 2026 | Not covered |
| Iontophoresis | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Occipital and Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block Therapy for the Treatment of Headache and Neuralgia | Oct 1, 2026 | Not covered |
| Temporomandibular Disorders | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |