Appendix E - National Coverage Determinations Manual / BONE_(MINERAL)_DENSITY_STUDIES_(Effective_for_services_rendered_on_or_after_March_4,_1983)

Why This Topic Matters

Bone density testing is a common topic in coverage, medical necessity, and documentation review. Understanding the scope of this Medicare policy helps users determine whether the full article is relevant to their coding, billing, or compliance work.

Article Sections

1. Bone (Mineral) Density Studies

   Introduces the Medicare coverage topic, its effective date, and the overall purpose of bone mineral density studies.

2. THE FOLLOWING BONE (MINERAL) DENSITY STUDIES ARE COVERED UNDER MEDICARE:

   Summarizes the covered study categories discussed in the policy and the general circumstances addressed for each.

3. A. Single Photon Absorptiometry

   Describes one of the study types discussed in the policy, including its general technical characteristics and coverage context.

4. B. Bone Biopsy

   Describes the invasive bone study category discussed in the policy and its general diagnostic role.

5. C. Photo-densitometry

   Describes the radiographic bone measurement approach discussed in the policy and its general monitoring use.

6. THE FOLLOWING BONE (MINERAL) DENSITY STUDY IS NOT COVERED UNDER MEDICARE:

   Identifies the study category discussed as not covered and frames the reason at a high level.

7. D. Dual Photon Absorptiometry

   Describes the noncovered study type discussed in the policy and its general investigational status.