MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
13 active Medicare policies list H44.521, and 3 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 8, 2018
JF · Effective Oct 8, 2018
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
3 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 H44.521 |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Ophthalmoscopy | Not recorded | Covered |
| Fundus Photography | Not recorded | Covered |
| Visual Field Testing | Not recorded | Covered |
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Jun 4, 2026
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025