Chest X-Ray Policy
JE · Effective Jun 22, 2018
13 active Medicare policies list R51.9, and 9 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 Jun 22, 2018
JF · Effective Jun 22, 2018
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
JF · Effective Oct 8, 2018
J6 · Effective May 1, 2017
JK · Effective May 1, 2017
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
National · Effective Aug 28, 2025
9 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 R51.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Implantation of Occipital, Supraorbital or Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation Devices (and Related Procedures) | Oct 1, 2026 | Not covered |
| Occipital and Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block Therapy for the Treatment of Headache and Neuralgia | Oct 1, 2026 | Not covered |
| Surgical and Ablative Treatments for Chronic Headaches | Apr 15, 2026 | Not covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of R51.9 |
|---|---|---|
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
| Acupuncture and Dry Needling |
|---|
| Apr 5, 2023 |
| Covered |
| Cryoanalgesia and Therapeutic Cold | Mar 16, 2023 | Covered |
|---|
| Headaches: Invasive Procedures | Feb 20, 2024 | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of R51.9 |
|---|---|---|
| EEG in the Evaluation of Headache | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of R51.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |