Chest X-Ray Policy
JE · Effective Jun 22, 2018
19 active Medicare policies list R52, and 7 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 Jan 29, 2018
JM · Effective Jan 29, 2018
J6 · Effective Jul 13, 2025
JK · Effective Jul 13, 2025
J9 · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JH · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JL · Effective Dec 12, 2021
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
7 policies from 1 payer
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of R52 |
|---|---|---|
| Cerebral Perfusion Studies | Sep 14, 2023 | Covered |
| Cryoanalgesia and Therapeutic Cold | Mar 16, 2023 | Covered |
| Homocysteine Testing | Oct 26, 2023 | Covered |
| Laboratory Tests for Depression and Other Psychiatric Disorders | Feb 27, 2024 | Covered |
| Pulsed Radiofrequency | Sep 20, 2023 | Covered |
| Stereotactic Cingulotomy and Capsulotomy | May 5, 2023 | Covered |
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J9 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Dec 4, 2025
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
| Thalamotomy | Apr 6, 2023 | Covered |
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