Speech - Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
5 active Medicare policies list Q38.1, and 2 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
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
2 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 Q38.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frenectomy or Frenotomy for Ankyloglossia | Mar 22, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q38.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lingual Frenotomy for Ankyloglossia-Related Feeding Difficulties | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |