Bone Mass Measurement
Medicare Glossary
Also called a bone density test, this imaging exam detects osteoporosis and is covered by Medicare once every 24 months for people at risk, including women with estrogen deficiency, individuals with vertebral abnormalities, and those on long-term steroid therapy.
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