Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy-Diagnostic
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
22 active Medicare policies list K56.50, and 1 commercial payer policy lists 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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J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
1 policy from 1 payer
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of K56.50 |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | Jul 21, 2023 | Covered |
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Mar 21, 2021
JL · Effective Mar 21, 2021
JE · Effective Mar 13, 2017
JF · Effective Mar 13, 2017
J5 · Effective Jan 1, 2025
National · Effective Jan 22, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
J9 · Effective Feb 4, 2026
JL · Effective Feb 4, 2026
National · Effective Oct 16, 2025