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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 19 5:47pm | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
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@jozer @rudysmom I had a DEXA done in less than 2 years also. But I think it was then not "preventative" and maybe that what is different in the code.
Speaking of DEXA codes, I am getting close to getting TBS in the next scan. The doctor wrote in words in the test order to include TBS, but the testing place said that they would not include it in the insurance because there was no official TBS code, only the usual DEXA code. The testing place was OK with self-pay add-on for $300, so they have the equipment. The reordering of the test by the doctor's office, with the required codes, is in progress now.
Here is a link to help with TBS codes:
https://www.medimaps.ai/trabecular-bone-score-reimbursement-2/
Here is a long technical paper about how TBS is recommended by the
European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO), and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) under the auspices of WHO.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10427549/
EXCERPT: "Conclusion
The addition of TBS assessment to FRAX and/or BMD enhances fracture risk prediction in primary and secondary osteoporosis, adding useful information for treatment decision-making and monitoring. ..."