Speech - Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
6 active Medicare policies list Q90.9, and 8 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
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2026
8 policies from 4 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q90.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Celiac Disease Laboratory Testing | Aug 9, 2023 | Covered |
| Homocysteine Testing | Oct 26, 2023 | Covered |
| Palivizumab (Synagis) | Feb 15, 2024 | Covered |
| Respiratory Devices: Incentive Spirometers, Vaporizers and Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Machines | Jul 12, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q90.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Oral, Pharyngeal and Maxillofacial Surgical Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Snoring |
| Oct 1, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Thyroid Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q90.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Medically Necessary Optical Hardware | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q90.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Transthoracic Echocardiography in Adults | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered |