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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;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 12312, 12315 or 12321 applies

For any particular patient, once only in a 24 month period

Fee: $112.70 Benefit: 75% = $84.55 85% = $95.80

(See para DN.1.18 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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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: $112.70 Benefit: 75% = $84.55 85% = $95.80

(See para DN.1.18 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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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;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12312 or 12321 applies

For any particular patient, once only in a 24 month period

Fee: $112.70 Benefit: 75% = $84.55 85% = $95.80

(See para DN.1.18 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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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;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12312, 12315, 12321 or 12322 applies

For any particular patient, once only in a 5 year period

Fee: $112.70 Benefit: 75% = $84.55 85% = $95.80

(See para DN.1.18 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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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;

other than a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12312 or 12315 applies

For any particular patient, once only in a 12 month period

Fee: $112.70 Benefit: 75% = $84.55 85% = $95.80

(See para DN.1.18 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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