Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy-Diagnostic
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
10 active Medicare policies list Q85.9, and 4 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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J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Jul 16, 2026
National · Effective Mar 5, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
4 policies from 3 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q85.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy Surgery | Feb 27, 2024 | Covered |
| Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography | Jun 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q85.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Ophthalmoscopy | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q85.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fundus Photography |
National · Effective Jun 4, 2026
| Apr 15, 2026 |
| Covered |