Lower Extremity Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee)
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
17 active Medicare policies list S79.001K, 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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JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 13, 2024
J8 · Effective Oct 13, 2024
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
1 policy from 1 payer
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| Policy | Effective | Status of S79.001K |
|---|---|---|
| Noninvasive Electrical Bone Growth Stimulation of the Appendicular Skeleton | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J9 · Effective Jun 25, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J5 · Effective Aug 27, 2026
National · Effective Jan 25, 2026