MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
15 active Medicare policies list H81.01, and 12 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
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
12 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 H81.01 |
|---|---|---|
| Aural Rehabilitation | Oct 24, 2023 | Covered |
| Chronic Vertigo | Apr 26, 2023 | Covered |
| Electrocochleogram and Perilymphatic Pressure Measurement | Aug 9, 2023 | Covered |
| Endolymphatic Hydrops (Meniere's Disease) Tests | Aug 11, 2023 | Covered |
| Hippotherapy | Apr 6, 2023 | Covered |
| Homocysteine Testing | Oct 26, 2023 | Covered |
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J5 · Effective Feb 26, 2026
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2021
| Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring |
|---|
| Oct 26, 2023 |
| Covered |
| Meniere's Disease and Related Disorders: Surgery | Jul 12, 2023 | Covered |
|---|
| Tinnitus Treatments | Feb 16, 2024 | Covered |
|---|
| Vestibular Autorotation Test (VAT) | Jun 15, 2023 | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of H81.01 |
|---|---|---|
| Medically Necessary Optical Hardware | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H81.01 |
|---|---|---|
| Vestibular Function Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |