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DXA Scan

Understanding bone density testing. What a DXA scan measures, how to read your T-score and Z-score, and when to get screened.

T-score Changes Over Time Demystified

T-score Changes Over Time Demystified

A small shift between two DEXA scans is often scan noise, not bone loss. Learn how the least significant change, absolute BMD, and same-machine follow-ups show whether your bones are stable, declining, or responding.

A Practical Guide to Interpreting Your Bone Density Z-Score

A Practical Guide to Interpreting Your Bone Density Z-Score

Your DEXA report lists two numbers. The T-score diagnoses osteoporosis, but the Z-score is the early warning for bone loss driven by medications or illness. Here is how to read yours and what a low score means.

The Complete Guide to Medicare Advantage and DEXA Scan Coverage

The Complete Guide to Medicare Advantage and DEXA Scan Coverage

Medicare Advantage plans must cover the same bone density benefit as Original Medicare, but HMO networks, referrals, and prior authorization change how you get the scan and what it costs. Check the rules before you book.

What Patients Should Know About DEXA Scan Radiation Safety and Preparation

What Patients Should Know About DEXA Scan Radiation Safety and Preparation

A DEXA scan measures bone density using a very small amount of radiation. Here is what that dose actually means, why technologists skip the lead apron, and the preparation steps that keep your results accurate.

A – Z Guide to DEXA Medicare Guidelines 2026

A – Z Guide to DEXA Medicare Guidelines 2026

Medicare Part B pays for a DEXA bone density scan every 24 months at no cost to you, but only if you meet one of five specific conditions. Here is who qualifies, what it costs, and which billing codes matter.

How to Verify Medicare Coverage for DEXA Scans on Meds

How to Verify Medicare Coverage for DEXA Scans on Meds

On osteoporosis medication? Medicare Part B covers a monitoring DEXA scan every 24 months at $0 when your provider accepts assignment. Here are the eligibility rules, billing codes, and cost traps to avoid.

A Practical Guide to Medicare Reimbursement for Bone Density Scans

A Practical Guide to Medicare Reimbursement for Bone Density Scans

Medicare Part B covers bone density scans as a preventive service once every 24 months. Here are the 2026 CPT codes and reimbursement rates, who qualifies, and the billing mistakes that trigger denials.

A Quick Start Guide to T and Z Scores in DEXA Scans

A Quick Start Guide to T and Z Scores in DEXA Scans

A T-score compares your bone density to a healthy young adult at peak bone mass, while a Z-score compares you to people your own age. Here is what each range means and when doctors use which.

Understanding Osteoporosis: Beginner's Guide

Understanding Osteoporosis: Beginner's Guide

Osteoporosis weakens bones silently until a fracture happens. This beginner’s guide covers causes, T-scores, treatment options, and the exercise and nutrition habits that protect your bone density.

The Complete Guide to T-Score Osteopenia Range

The Complete Guide to T-Score Osteopenia Range

A T-score between -1.0 and -2.5 puts you in the osteopenia range. Here is what that number means for your fracture risk, how doctors use FRAX alongside it, and the nutrition and training that rebuild bone.

The Ultimate Guide to T-Score Below -2.5 Meaning

The Ultimate Guide to T-Score Below -2.5 Meaning

A T-score of -2.5 or below is the clinical threshold for osteoporosis. Here is what that number means for your fracture risk, and the exercise, nutrition, and medical steps proven to rebuild bone.

Demystifying Your DEXA Scan: Bone Density T-Scores Explained Simply

Demystifying Your DEXA Scan: Bone Density T-Scores Explained Simply

A T-score compares your bone density to a healthy young adult, and small differences change your diagnosis. Here's how to read your DEXA result and what you can do to improve it.