| Items | Descriptions | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| 12306 | Bone densitometry, using dual energy X ray absorptiometry, involving the measurement of 2 or more sites (including interpretation and reporting), for: (a) confirmation of a presumptive diagnosis of low bone mineral density made on the basis of one or more fractures occurring after minimal trauma; or (b) monitoring of low bone mineral density proven by bone densitometry at least 12 months previously | 1 service only in a period of 24 consecutive months |
| 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 | 1 service only in a period of 12 consecutive months |
| 12315 | 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 conditions: (a) primary hyperparathyroidism; (b) chronic liver disease; (c) chronic renal disease; (d) any proven malabsorptive disorder; (e) rheumatoid arthritis; (f) any condition associated with thyroxine excess | 1 service only in a period of 24 consecutive months |
| 12320 | Bone densitometry, using dual energy X ray absorptiometry or quantitative computed tomography, involving the measurement of 2 or more sites (including interpretation and reporting) for measurement of bone mineral density, if: (a) the patient is 70 years of age or over, and (b) either: (i) the patient has not previously had bone densitometry; or (ii) the t-score for the patient's bone mineral density is -1.5 or more | 1 service only in a period of 5 years. |
| 12321 | Bone densitometry, using dual energy X ray absorptiometry, involving the measurement of 2 or more sites at least 12 months after a significant change in therapy (including interpretation and reporting), for: (a) established low bone mineral density; or (b) confirming a presumptive diagnosis of low bone mineral density made on the basis of one or more fractures occurring after minimal trauma | 1 service only in a period of 12 consecutive months |
| 12322 | Bone densitometry, using dual energy X ray absorptiometry or quantitative computed tomography, involving the measurement of 2 or more sites (including interpretation and reporting) for measurement of bone mineral density, if: (a) the patient is 70 years of age or over; and (b) the t score for the patient's bone mineral density is less than 1.5 but more than 2.5 | 1 service only in a period of 2 years |
