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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
9 active Medicare policies list R78.79, and 3 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 Jan 22, 2023
JM · Effective Jan 22, 2023
JE · Effective Mar 13, 2017
JF · Effective Mar 13, 2017
National · Effective Jan 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
3 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 R78.79 |
|---|---|---|
| Chelation Therapy | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Outpatient Laboratory-based Blood Glucose Testing | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Serum Iron Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |