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CPT® Code Description APC1 Status Indicator (SI)1 2024 National Average Medicare Rate1 73551 Radiologic examination, femur; 1 view 5521 Q1 $86.67 76977 Ultrasound bone density measurement and interpretation, peripheral site(s), any method 5522 S $104.87 77078 Computed tomography, bone mineral density study, 1 or more sites; axial
The 77080 CPT code is a crucial component in accurately coding and billing for bone density tests. Specifically, this code refers to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), a non-invasive procedure used to measure bone mineral density in specific areas of the body, such as the hip and spine.
The ICD-10 code used for bone density is M85.8, and the most common CPT code for bone density testing is 77080. Both codes are used for the diagnosis and billing of bone density testing, which helps identify individuals at risk for osteoporosis or other bone-related conditions.
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; axial skeleton (eg, hips, pelvis, spine), including vertebral fracture assessment
This overview addresses coding and payment for bone mineral density studies and dual-energy absorption (DXA) procedures to assess risk of atypical femoral fracture (AFF).2 These studies may be performed in hospital outpatient, independent diagnostic test facilities (IDTFs), or physician office settings.3 While this advisory focuses on Medicare...
25 kwi 2021 · Learn how to accurately code bone density studies with CPT code 77078. This guide explains the procedure, use cases, and modifier implications. Discover how AI can automate medical coding and reduce claim denials.
SKELETAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS. Bone Densitometry. Global and Physician Professional Payment. Notes: Global and technical payments reflect the Technical Component (TC) cap required by law. This TC cap only affected the payment rates for CPT code 77078.
