Bone Mass Measurements CPT codes
76977, 77078, 77079, 77080, 77081,
77083, G0130
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Certain Medicare beneficiaries that fall into at least one of the following categories:
• Women determined by their physician or qualified non-physician practitioner to be estrogen deficient and at clinical risk for osteoporosis;
• Individuals with vertebral abnormalities;
• Individuals receiving (or expecting to receive)
glucocorticoid therapy for more than three months;
• Individuals with primary hyperparathyroidism; or
• Individuals being monitored to assess response to FDA-approved osteoporosis drug therapy.
Every 24 months
More frequently if medically necessary
Prior to 01/01/11:
• Copayment/coinsurance applies
• Deductible applies
On or after 01/01/11:
• Copayment/coinsurance waived
• Deductible waived
Prostate Cancer Screening
CPT code G0102 – Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) G0103 – Prostate Specific Antigen
Test (PSA)
Covered DX – V76.44
All male Medicare beneficiaries aged 50 and older (coverage begins the day after 50th birthday)
Annually
Payment for CPT G0102:
• Copayment/coinsurance applies
• Deductible applies
G0103:
• Copayment/coinsurance waived
• Deductible waived
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