Bone density dexa scan/test CPT code 77080 & 77081 Bone density scan is performed to check the density of bones. We use to do bone density scan to check osteopenia (733.90, ICD10-M85.80) or osteoporosis (733.00, ICD10-M81.0) presence in bones. The amount of calcium correlates with bony content and with bone strength. The bone strength decreases with increase of age, hence the calcium content plays a key role in strengthening of bones. CPT code 77080 & 77081 are used for coding DEXA bone density/test exam. Medical coders use ICD 10 code Z13.820,…
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