ICD-10 CM code Z90.721 or Z90.722 should be reported for women s/p oophorectomy. ICD-10 CM code Z79.51, Z79.52 should be reported for an individual on glucocorticoid therapy. ICD-10 CM code Z79.83 should be reported for DXA testing while taking medicines for osteoporosis
A condition where bone strength weakens and is susceptible to fracture.
Osteopenia is a condition in which bone mineral density is lower than normal. It is considered by many doctors to be a precursor to osteoporosis. However, not every person diagnosed with osteopenia will develop osteoporosis. More specifically, osteopenia is defined as a bone mineral density T-score between −1.0 and −2.5.
Oct 01, 2021 · Z13.820 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z13.820 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z13.820 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z13.820 may differ.
Oct 01, 2021 · 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. M85.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M85.9 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M85.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 M85.9 may differ.
2022 ICD-10-CM Code Z13.820 Encounter for screening for osteoporosis. ICD-10-CM Index; Chapter: Z00–Z99; Section: Z00-Z13; Block: Z13; Z13.820 - …
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CPT® code | Definition |
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77081 | Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites appendicular skeleton (peripheral) (e.g., radius, wrist, heel) |
76977 | Other Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures; bone density measurement and interpretation, peripheral site(s), any method |
Procedure code 77082 is considered by Medicare to represent vertebral fracture assessment only. Because code 77082 does not represent a BONE density study, when a BONE density study with vertebral fracture assessment is performed, bill the code for the appropriate BONE density study (e.g., 77080) plus code 77082.
DXA can also be used to measure peripheral sites, such as the wrist and finger. DXA generates 2 x-ray beams of different energy levels to scan the region of interest and measure the difference in attenuation as the low- and high-energy beams pass through the bone and soft tissue.
Medicare reimbursement for an initial bone mass measurement may be allowed only once, regardless of sites studied (e.g., if the spine and hip are studied, Procedure code 77080 should be billed only once).
2. An individual with vertebral abnormalities as demonstrated by an x-ray to be indicative of osteoporosis, osteopenia, or vertebral fracture. 3. An individual receiving (or expecting to receive) glucocorticoid (steroid) therapy. 4. An individual with primary hyperparathyroidism.
BMM is covered when dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry is used to monitor osteoporosis drug therapy. Therefore, Medicare will pay procedure code 77080 when billed with the following ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes or any of the other valid ICD-9-CM diagnoses that are recognized by Medicare contractors appropriate for bone mass measurements:
BCBSNC will provide coverage for Axial (Central) Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Studies when they are determined to be medically necessary because the medical criteria and guidelines shown below are met.
Medicare covers a bone mass measurement for a beneficiary once every two years (if at least 23 months have passed since the month the last bone measurement was performed). The criteria for bone mass measurement every two years are listed below: