Exam Details - Bone Densitometry/DEXA
Codes, Description, Location Rules, Prep and Additional Rules
Available at:
ALL WR LOCATIONS
See Below for further location rules.
| Exam Code | Description - CPT Code | Reason for Exam | Location and Scheduling Rules | Prep and Additional Notes |
| DEX | DEXA Scan/Bone Density/ Bone Densitometry | Note: WHOLE BODY SCAN NOT PERFORMED ALSO: Confirm it is NOT a Nuclear Medicine 'Bone Scan' DEXA VFA is not available at the Sterling location - effective 10/30/2024 | PREP: No calcium supplements or multivitamins 24 hours prior to exam. Wear loose, comfortable clothing WITHOUT metal snaps, buttons, or zippers. No X-Ray contrast, CT or MRI with contrast exams or any exam with Barium 7 days before exam. | |
| DEXA VFA | DEXA Scan Including VFA |
EDITED: 10/30/2024
