Lumbar MRI
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
10 active Medicare policies list Q76.49, and 6 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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JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
JF · Effective Oct 8, 2018
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
6 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 Q76.49 |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory Assist Devices: Canes, Crutches, and Walkers | Jul 12, 2023 | Covered |
| Chiropractic Services | Mar 23, 2023 | Covered |
| Spinal Ultrasound | Sep 12, 2023 | Covered |
| Wheelchairs and Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) | Oct 25, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q76.49 |
|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative Monitoring | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Covered |
| Spinal Ultrasound | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered |
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