MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
20 active Medicare policies list H54.8, and 4 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
J6 · Effective Mar 16, 2017
JK · Effective Mar 16, 2017
J5 · Effective Jul 17, 2017
J8 · Effective Jul 17, 2017
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
4 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 H54.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Autoimmune Diseases and Miscellaneous Indications | Aug 31, 2023 | Covered |
| Ocular Photoscreening | Sep 19, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H54.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Field Testing | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H54.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Visual, Somatosensory and Motor Evoked Potentials |
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
| Apr 15, 2026 |
| Covered |