Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
30 active Medicare policies list J18.8, 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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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Apr 17, 2022
JE · Effective Apr 17, 2022
JF · Effective Apr 17, 2022
JJ · Effective Apr 17, 2022
JM · Effective Apr 17, 2022
J5 · Effective Apr 17, 2022
4 policies from 2 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of J18.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) | Aug 10, 2023 | Covered |
| Lung Imaging: Selected Techniques | Nov 10, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of J18.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction Respiratory Viral Panel Testing | Not recorded | Covered |
| Pulmonary Function Testing | Not recorded | Covered |
J8 · Effective Apr 17, 2022
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Jul 11, 2021
JK · Effective Dec 1, 2021
JH · Effective Jul 11, 2021
JL · Effective Jul 11, 2021
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
National · Effective May 14, 2026
J5 · Effective Aug 6, 2026
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Feb 1, 2026