MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
13 active Medicare policies list H53.001, and 6 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
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
6 policies from 3 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of H53.001 |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture and Dry Needling | Apr 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Ocular Photoscreening | Sep 19, 2023 | Covered |
| Phototherapy for Psychiatric Disorders | Jun 6, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H53.001 |
|---|---|---|
| Blepharoplasty, Blepharoptosis Repair, and Brow Lift | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Dichoptic Digital Therapy for Amblyopia |
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
| Apr 15, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H53.001 |
|---|---|---|
| Medically Necessary Optical Hardware | Not recorded | Covered |