Bone Mass Measurements

50.1 - Bone Mass Measurements (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) SNF-535.5 Sections 1861(s)(15) and §1861(rr)(1) of the Act (as added by §4106 of the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997) standardized Medicare coverage of medically necessary bone mass measurements by providing for uniform coverage under Medicare Part B. This standardized coverage is effective for claims with dates of service furnished on or after July 1, 1998. The Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 13, "Radiology Services," contains coverage, billing, and payment requirements for bone mass measurements.