CommercialCoverageMedium impact
09.00.40d, Screening for Vertebral Fracture with Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA/DXA)
Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, Endocrinology, Rheumatology +3 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 29, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
IBX has reissued their policy 09.00.40d regarding screening for vertebral fracture with DEXA/DXA scans for commercial plans. This is a policy reissue with an effective date of October 29, 2025, suggesting updated coverage criteria or billing requirements for bone density screening procedures.
Action Required
By October 29, 2025: Billing team should review the complete IBX policy 09.00.40d for vertebral fracture screening with DEXA/DXA to identify any changes in coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines. Access the full policy at the provided URL to understand specific requirements for commercial IBX members requiring bone density screening.