Billing Codes

12312

Bone densitometry, using dual energy X‑ray absorptiometry, involving the measurement of 2 or more sites (including interpretation and reporting) for diagnosis and monitoring of bone loss associated with one or more of the following: (a) prolonged glucocorticoid therapy; (b) any condition associated with excess glucocorticoid secretion; (c) male hypogonadism; (d) female hypogonadism lasting more than 6 months before the age of 45; other than a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12315 or 12321 applies For any particular patient, once only in a 12 month period

Schedule fee
$122.55
was $119.45
100% Benefit
85%: $104.20
75%: $91.95
Category
Category 2 — Diagnostic Procedures & Investigations
Group D1
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Bone densitometry, using dual energy X‑ray absorptiometry, involving the measurement of 2 or more sites (including interpretation and reporting) for diagnosis and monitoring of bone loss associated with one or more of the following: (a) prolonged glucocorticoid therapy; (b) any condition associated with excess glucocorticoid secretion; (c) male hypogonadism; (d) female hypogonadism lasting more than 6 months before the age of 45; other than a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12315 or 12321 applies For any particular patient, once only in a 12 month period

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $119.45 $122.55

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