The CPT code for a DEXA scan is 77080 for the axial skeleton and 77081 for the appendicular skeleton.
v82.81- screening for osteoporosis
78264
77080
78227
Bone density
You can bill CPT 78223 if documentation includes gallbladder study.
78708
74170
The CPT code for a CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is 70450. This code specifically represents a computed tomography (CT) scan of the head or brain, performed without the administration of contrast material.
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.
CPT code 76010 is used for a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, primarily for measuring bone mineral density. There is no specific age requirement for this procedure; however, it is typically recommended for postmenopausal women, individuals over 50, or those with risk factors for osteoporosis. The decision to perform the scan should be based on clinical guidelines and individual patient assessment rather than age alone.
70470