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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for DEXA Screening

ICD-10 Coding for DEXA Screening

Z13.820
M81.0

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code Z13.820 for encounter for screening for osteoporosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

Billable Code
Z13.820
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient is postmenopausal or on long-term steroid therapy.
coding:
  • • Z13.820 should not be used alone for Medicare patients.

Applicable To

  • • Screening for osteoporosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the medical necessity of screening based on risk factors.

Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

Billable Code
M81.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Senile osteoporosis

Important Notes

  • • Document T-scores and any relevant clinical findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z78.0

Postmenopausal status

Use to indicate postmenopausal status as a risk factor for osteoporosis.

Z79.52

Long-term (current) use of systemic steroids

Use to document long-term steroid use as a risk factor for osteoporosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for DEXA screening?

The ICD-10 code for DEXA screening is Z13.820, used for encounters for osteoporosis screening.

How often can DEXA screening be billed?

DEXA screening can be billed every 24 months unless more frequent screening is medically necessary.

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