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77080 Claim? Add These Resources to Your DXA Toolbox

Published on Thu Sep 13, 2012

Go local when the patient is still getting screenings.Certain cancers and treatments may lead to bone loss for many patients. DXA can help screen and monitor their status. To be sure you're up to date on coverage and coding, take time to review these Medicare resources:Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (MBPM), Chapter 15, Section 80.5: www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/bp102c15.pdf MLN BMM pamphlet: www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/bone_mass.pdf MLN Quick Reference Information: Preventive Services http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach-and-Education.html The Guide to Medicare Preventive Services: www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/MPS_guide_web-061305.pdf. Another must-read resource is Medicare Claims Processing Manual (MCPM), Chapter 13, Section 140 (www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/clm104c13.pdf). The table below is based on information the MCPM provides about covered codes.
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