tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 39

Part B Coding Coach: 77080: 3 Tips Make Bone Density Coding a Snap

Check your LCDs to see if coverage is once every 2 years.If you find tracking Medicare's DXA claim restrictions on medical necessity and frequency a real chore, you're not alone. But you can simplify the process and reduce denials by following this expert advice on keeping DXA claims airtight.Scenario: Your physician orders an axial skeleton DXA for an estrogen-deficient female patient at risk for osteoporosis. You should report 77080 (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry [DXA], bone density study, 1 or more sites; axial skeleton [e.g., hips, pelvis, spine]) with V82.81 (Special screening for osteoporosis).ICD-10: When your...

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