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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for DEXA Scan

ICD-10 Coding for DEXA Scan

M81.0
Z79.52

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dexa scan includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Bone Density Test
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for DEXA Scan

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for DEXA Scan

Use ICD-10 code M81.0 for osteoporosis without current pathological fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

Billable Code
M81.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has osteoporosis without fracture

Applicable To

  • • Senile osteoporosis
  • • Postmenopausal osteoporosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of fracture.

Long-term (current) use of systemic steroids

Billable Code
Z79.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of steroid use for ≥3 months

Applicable To

  • • Chronic steroid therapy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure steroid therapy duration is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.52

Long-term (current) use of systemic steroids

Use when the patient is on long-term steroid therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a DEXA scan?

The ICD-10 code for a DEXA scan depends on the clinical context, such as M81.0 for osteoporosis without fracture.

Can DEXA scans be billed together?

Yes, DEXA scans for different anatomical sites can be billed together using modifier XU, provided they are medically necessary.

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