Bone Mass Measurement
J15 · Effective Feb 1, 2016
5 active Medicare policies list 76977, and 9 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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J15 · Effective Feb 1, 2016
JJ · Effective Sep 18, 2022
JM · Effective Sep 18, 2022
National · Effective Jan 4, 2024
National · Effective Jan 1, 2025
9 policies from 6 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 76977 |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemical Markers of Bone Remodeling | Jul 27, 2023 | Covered |
| Bone Mass Measurements | Apr 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Eating Disorders | Aug 1, 2023 | Covered |
| Neuralgia Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis (NICO) and Ultrasonograph Bone Densitometer to Detect NICO | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 76977 |
|---|---|---|
| Neuralgia Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis (NICO) |
| Apr 15, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 76977 |
|---|---|---|
| Neuralgia Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis (NICO) | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 76977 |
|---|---|---|
| Neuralgia Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis (NICO) | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 76977 |
|---|---|---|
| Neuralgia Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis (NICO) | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 76977 |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive Care Services | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |