Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy-Diagnostic
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
29 active Medicare policies list Q85.81, 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
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Aug 21, 2022
JE · Effective Aug 8, 2022
JF · Effective Aug 8, 2022
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 Q85.81 |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Surgery | Mar 24, 2023 | Covered |
JJ · Effective Jul 3, 2022
JM · Effective Jul 3, 2022
J5 · Effective Jul 3, 2022
J8 · Effective Jul 3, 2022
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Jan 25, 2016
JM · Effective Jan 25, 2016
J5 · Effective Jul 16, 2026
National · Effective Jan 22, 2026
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
National · Effective Mar 5, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
National · Effective Aug 13, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
J5 · Effective Aug 6, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Jun 4, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025