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77081 - Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; appendicular skeleton

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Procedure / ServiceDual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; appendicular skeleton
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 77080 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; axial skeleton (eg, hips, pelvis, spine) 77081 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; appendicular skeleton (peripheral) (eg, radius, wrist, heel) 77084 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, bone marrow blood supply Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital)

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