2 or more sites must include the measurement of bone density of the lumbar spine and proximal femur. If technical difficulties preclude measurement at these sites, other sites can he used for the purpose of measurements. The measurement of bone medical density at both forearms or both heels or in combination is excluded for the purpose of Medicare benefit. Referrals D1.15.3 Bone densitometry services are available on the basis of referral by a medical practitioner to a specialist or consultant physician. Male hypogonadism is defined as serum testosterone levels below the age matched normal range.
Female hypogonadism is defined as serum oestrogen levels below the age matched normal range.