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You can get it at a pharmacy since it usually has a lot of medical items and accessories for people. It will help make your bones denser and it will help you be up to par with your actual bone density.
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What does a DEXA scan measure?
Bone density
What test checks for osteoporosis?
There are a few different tests which are used to check for osteoporosis. The most common is the DEXA scan. Other methods are blood tests and bone densitometry.
What are research websites for bone density dexa?
There is strengthyourbones.com, you can ask Dr.Oz, or your own doctor. It is highly likely that you can get a consultation with a bone specialist if you inquire.
how long does the bone density dexa take?
Bone density tests are fast and easy. They may sting a little when the needle hits the bone but you will be okay. The whole test should take around 20 minutes.
What are some uses of a DEXA scan?
The main purpose of a DEXA scan is to measure bone marrow density. It can be used to look at the spine and all extremities, including arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet and toes.
What is medical procedure code 77080?
It is for a DEXA scan, which is used to measure a woman's bone density..if she has the beginnings of, or a more advanced case of osteoporosis.
What is a bone density test used for?
Post-menopause unless there's a reason to do it sooner.
Will Blue Cross Blue Shield cover a bone density?
no I have BCBS Open Access and had 2 different scans. First was a Triple Phase Bone Scan and second was a DEXA Scan last Friday. BCBS covered all of the bill. Without prior approval.
What risks are there to a DEXA bone scan?
The DEXA bone scan exposes the patient to only a small amount of radiation-about one-fiftieth that of a chest x ray, or about the amount you get from taking a cross-country airplane flight.
What is the average bone density of an adult male?
I perform bone density testing. I was wondering what male age group is compared to a man's bone density when done on a DEXA machine. For women, the compared database is a 30 year old female. I am not sure of the man's age group.
What are the risks of a bone mineral density test?
Bone mineral density testing is a relatively safe procedure. It is similar to an X-RAY or a CT scan, both which have minimal risks associated with the small amounts of radiation emitted. There are five main types of scans to test your bone density including: ultrasound, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA), Peripheral Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (P-DEXA), Dual Photon Absorptiometry (DPA), and Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT). As mentioned before the only risk is low level radiation, comparable to a normal X-RAY machine and are considered very safe.
How reliable is Life Line Screening?
It can't hurt. I would suggest that you read all the different Google entries about it. It is basically a ultrasound of your abdomen and your neck whichis noninvasive and of course does not involve x-rays. In most cases nothing is found, but in some cases something is found. Hot lifeline screening also measuresyour bone density by somehow measuring your heel bone. The best test for bone density is the dexa scan which lifeline does not offer.
