caroline75771
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Hi-
I've seen many post on this topic and would like to know your opinion on the below scenario:
CIGNA Patient:
If the patient had a screening bone density in 2009, in which the report stated "indicative of osteopenia" Impression: Oteopenia of the lumbar spine and due to results physician advised patient to take CalMag and Vit D.
Now patient came back for another screening- bone density in 2011.
Should the 2011 bone density be billed with osteopenia diagnoisis as primary, because of previous 2009 results? This should not be considered as screening? Correct?
I would think so since the diagnosis was established in 2009. It should be noted as a diagnostic bone density? Do you agree?
Also, 2011 bone density report results indciate Ostepenia of the lumbar spine and left hip.
I would appreciate any assistance.
Thank you,
Caroline
I've seen many post on this topic and would like to know your opinion on the below scenario:
CIGNA Patient:
If the patient had a screening bone density in 2009, in which the report stated "indicative of osteopenia" Impression: Oteopenia of the lumbar spine and due to results physician advised patient to take CalMag and Vit D.
Now patient came back for another screening- bone density in 2011.
Should the 2011 bone density be billed with osteopenia diagnoisis as primary, because of previous 2009 results? This should not be considered as screening? Correct?
I would think so since the diagnosis was established in 2009. It should be noted as a diagnostic bone density? Do you agree?
Also, 2011 bone density report results indciate Ostepenia of the lumbar spine and left hip.
I would appreciate any assistance.
Thank you,
Caroline