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BMM Coverage:

733.xx Supports 77080 When DXA Is for Monitoring

Published on Mon Jul 02, 2012

Finding ICD-9 codes for screening requires an extra step.Bone mass measurement is a common service for the aging population. Here are a few sites to bookmark as key resources for cleaner claims: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 www.cms.gov/mlnproducts/downloads/mps_quickreferencechart_1.pdf 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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