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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for screening for osteoporosis Z13.820

ICD-10 code Z13.820 for Encounter for screening for osteoporosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

Z13.8

Excludes2: screening for malignant neoplasms (Z12.-)

Z13

Excludes1: encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

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Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
Hi Brandy The doctor seems gave you the correct codeD49.2 , but if the lab results may change to something more such as: in situ , malignant, uncertain, carcinoma, Etc. We were always told to wait til... [ Read More ]
77080 what diagnosis to use
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 504574, member: 5404"] The correct diagnosis would be the diagnosis that corresponds to the reason for the test that was documented by the physician who ordered it. If they'... [ Read More ]
77080 what diagnosis to use
The correct diagnosis would be the diagnosis that corresponds to the reason for the test that was documented by the physician who ordered it. If they're saying it's a screening for osteoporosis (pati... [ Read More ]
77080 what diagnosis to use
What is the correct diagnosis code to use for screening osteoporosis with CPT code 77080? We have been using Z13.820 but was told to use Z78.0 instead is this something new? Thanks... [ Read More ]
Bone Health - DEXA scan
Bone health - last DEXA scan 1/31/2019. Normal . Due for repeat DEXA scan What dx code do you use for normal bone health in an office visit? What dx code do you use for a repeat DEXA scan - Z13.820 ... [ Read More ]
Bone health - Dexa Scan
Bone health - last DEXA scan 1/31/2020. Normal . Due for repeat DEXA scan So what Dx code do you use in an office visit if the the Bone Health is normal per Dexa Scan results? For repeat Dexa scan w... [ Read More ]
Correct modifier for 99188
Okay, looking on their webpage, under preventive care, we find this: 99188 Provided at no cost in a non-grandfathered plan. Payable with a diagnosis code in Diagnosis List 1. Diagnosis List 1 Z00.0... [ Read More ]
Will Medicare cover a DEXA scan with no osteoporosis diagnosis?
I have a provider that has ordered a DEXA scan for a 70-yr old female. This was denied for not meeting medical necessity. The patient has not been diagnosed with osteoporosis, but our provider would... [ Read More ]
77080- Rejected due to patients age?
I have a recurring problem with billing DEXA scans. I have a 64 year old female patient whom was sent to our office for a DEXA scan with diagnosis code Z13.820. It was rejected by Humana Medicare st... [ Read More ]
Is this a 99204? 99204 e/m
My provider reported 99204. I only see the HPI as a EPF which would bring this to a 99202. Can anyone take a stab at this and let me know what you think? Thanks, Jo --------------------------... [ Read More ]
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