Lumbar MRI
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
6 active Medicare policies list G99.8, and 2 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 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
JF · Effective Oct 8, 2018
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
2 policies from 1 payer
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of G99.8 |
|---|---|---|
| High Intensity Focused Ultrasound | Oct 11, 2023 | Covered |
| Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography | Jun 5, 2023 | Covered |