Lumbar MRI
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
10 active Medicare policies list S33.8XXA, and 1 commercial payer policy lists 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 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2016
JK · Effective Apr 1, 2016
National · Effective Aug 28, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
1 policy from 1 payer
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of S33.8XXA |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |