by Lori | Mar 17, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
Bone Mass Measurements Medicare covers bone mass measurements to determine whether you are at risk for a fracture (broken bone). People are at risk for fractures because of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones become weak. In general, the lower...
by Lori | Nov 12, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
OTHER MEDICARE PREVENTIVE SERVICES Following are brief descriptions of other preventive services covered by Medicare and sometimes provided by obstetrician/gynecologists. Bone Mass Measurements Medicare covers bone mass measurements every two years for qualified...
by Lori | Sep 5, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Bone Mass Measurement for Medicare The services described in Oxford policies are subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of the Member’s contract or certificate. Unless otherwise stated, Oxford policies do not apply to Medicare Advantage enrollees....
by Lori | Sep 5, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Oxford will cover a bone mass measurement test when it meets all of the following criteria: It is performed with one of the covered tests listed below. dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) radiographic absorptiometry (RA) bone sonometry (ultrasound) single energy...
by Lori | Sep 5, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Limitations for bone mass measurement (BMM) Tests not ordered by the physician/qualified non-physician practitioner, who is treating the individual, are not reasonable and necessary. Oxford’s reimbursement for an initial bone mass measurement may be allowed only...
