Bone Mass Measurement
J15 · Effective Feb 1, 2016
17 active Medicare policies list Z79.818, and 2 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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J15 · Effective Feb 1, 2016
JJ · Effective Sep 18, 2022
JM · Effective Sep 18, 2022
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2018
JK · Effective Apr 1, 2018
JE · Effective Feb 3, 2017
JF · Effective Feb 3, 2017
JJ · Effective Jan 29, 2023
2 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 Z79.818 |
|---|---|---|
| Mastectomy for Gynecomastia | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Prostate Specific Antigen Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
JM · Effective Jan 29, 2023
National · Effective Jan 4, 2024
National · Effective Jan 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Jul 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 14, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2023