Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
24 active Medicare policies list K59.09, and 9 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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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
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Mar 21, 2021
JL · Effective Mar 21, 2021
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
9 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 K59.09 |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture and Dry Needling | Apr 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Bowel Management Devices | Dec 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Celiac Disease Laboratory Testing | Aug 9, 2023 | Covered |
| Defecography | Sep 21, 2023 | Covered |
| Gastrointestinal Function: Selected Tests | Aug 30, 2023 | Covered |
| Gastrointestinal Manometry | Sep 11, 2023 | Covered |
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Jan 22, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 1, 2025
J9 · Effective Feb 4, 2026
JL · Effective Feb 4, 2026
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J5 · Effective Mar 5, 2026
| Lead Testing |
|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of K59.09 |
|---|---|---|
| Biofeedback and Neurofeedback | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Ingestible Devices for the Treatment of Constipation | Jan 6, 2026 | Not covered |