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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Osteoporosis Screening

ICD-10 Coding for Osteoporosis Screening

Z13.820
M81.0

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

Also Known as:
Bone Density Screening
DEXA Scan Screening
DXA Screening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Osteoporosis Screening

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteoporosis 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 asymptomatic but has risk factors for osteoporosis.
documentation:
  • • Document specific risk factors like age, family history, or medication use.

Applicable To

  • • Screening for osteoporosis in asymptomatic patients

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific risk factors to support screening.

Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

Billable Code
M81.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • DEXA T-score ≤-2.5

Applicable To

  • • Osteoporosis confirmed by DEXA with T-score ≤-2.5

Important Notes

  • • Document DEXA results clearly to support the use of this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z78.0

Postmenopausal status

Use alongside Z13.820 for postmenopausal women.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for osteoporosis screening?

The ICD-10 code for osteoporosis screening is Z13.820, used for asymptomatic patients with risk factors.

How often does Medicare cover DEXA scans?

Medicare covers DEXA scans every two years for eligible patients, provided risk factors are documented.

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