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Has anyone had a rems bone scan or tbs bone scan?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (82)
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@drsuefowler

@mtran88788, Do you know how they billed that? I've been paying $275 for my REMS tests. None of my endos know how to bill it.

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njx58 | @njx58 | Mar 6 9:57am

I was wondering about this as well, and found this on the Echolight site. The site also has a reimbursement guide with sample letters.

"The CPT code assigned is 0815T: Ultrasound-based Radiofrequency Ultrasound Multispectometry (REMS), bone-density study and fracture-risk assessment, 1 or more sites, hips, pelvis, or spine”

But, I don't believe there is a Medicare code for it at present.

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mtran88788 | @mtran88788 | Mar 6 11:10am

I paid upfront $250. I just got a text that they are sending me a refund check. I looked up my Medicare claims. There are 3 CPT codes
99205. Medicare approved $216.44
G2212. Medicare approved $31.79
0815T. No payment.
This is creative billing. The radiologist got paid for the visit but not the procedure.

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