Speech - Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
3 active Medicare policies list Q06.9, and 8 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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JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
8 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 Q06.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory Assist Devices: Canes, Crutches, and Walkers | Jul 12, 2023 | Covered |
| Fetal Surgery In Utero | Jun 14, 2023 | Covered |
| Non-myeloablative Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (Mini-Allograft / Reduced Intensity Conditioning Transplant) | Feb 20, 2024 | Covered |
| Spinal Ultrasound | Sep 12, 2023 | Covered |
| Wheelchairs and Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) | Oct 25, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q06.9 |
|---|
| Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCV) | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Folate and Red Blood Cell Folate Testing | Dec 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Spinal Ultrasound | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered |