MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
3 active Medicare policies list R68.0, 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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JE · Effective Oct 8, 2018
JF · Effective Oct 8, 2018
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
4 policies from 2 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of R68.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Hippotherapy | Apr 6, 2023 | Covered |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing: Selected Indications | Feb 9, 2024 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of R68.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Urine Culture | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Thyroid Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |