Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
4 active Medicare policies list Z46.51, 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
J5 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
1 policy from 1 payer
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| Policy | Effective | Status of Z46.51 |
|---|---|---|
| Bariatric Surgery and Other Treatments for Clinically Severe Obesity | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |