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coding, total body fat composition
One of our doctors is wanting to code for a Total Body Fat Composition using the Dexa Scan machine. I can't find any code for this. I have seen that you could possibly use the CPT® code 76499"unlisted diagnostic radiographic procedure". Does anyone have anything else to go by? Thanks
re: coding, total body fat composition
The appropriate code for reporting this service is 76499, BUT many consider investigational and not paid.
http://www.bcbsms.com/com/bcbsms/apps/PolicySearch/views/ViewPolicy.php?&blank&action=viewPolicy&noprint=yes&path=%2Fpolicy%2Femed%2FWhole+Body+DEXA.html&keywords=%3C!123-321!%3E&source=emed&page=id=169&me=index.php