Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
17 active Medicare policies list Q87.40, and 5 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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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Sep 18, 2017
JM · Effective Sep 18, 2017
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
5 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 Q87.40 |
|---|---|---|
| Color-Flow Doppler Echocardiography and Myocardial Strain Imaging | Mar 14, 2023 | Covered |
| Corneal Pachymetry | Sep 19, 2023 | Covered |
| Hip Preservation Surgery | Nov 20, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q87.40 |
|---|---|---|
| Medically Necessary Optical Hardware | Not recorded | Covered |
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Sep 3, 2026
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2026
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q87.40 |
|---|
| Transthoracic Echocardiography in Adults | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered with conditions |
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