G0130 Single energy x-ray study

Single energy x-ray absorptiometry (sexa) bone density study, one or more sites; appendicular skeleton (peripheral) (e.g., radius, wrist, heel)

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for G0130

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status A: active, paid separately under the PFS if covered. Global period XXX. Qualifying APM participants are paid at a $33.5675 conversion factor.

Payer policies and prior authorization for G0130

Payer coverage policies that name G0130

G0130 appears in 7 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Shield of California, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Premera Blue Cross.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaBone Mass Measurements (0134)covered if criteria are metMar 19, 2026payer document
AnthemBone Mineral Density Testing Measurement (CG-RAD-32)not coveredAug 13, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandBone Mineral Density Studies sadnot coveredSep 17, 2025payer document
Blue Shield of California| Bone Mineral Density Studies (6.01.01)listed, no stancepayer document
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaBone Mineral Density Studies (CAM 60101)
0558T | Computed tomography scan taken for the purpose of biomechanical computed tomography analysis
listed, no stanceFeb 1, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossBone Mineral Density Studies (6.01.521)listed, no stanceNov 10, 2025payer document
Premera Blue CrossPreventive Care
Procedure Code(s) | Comments
covered if criteria are metSep 21, 2026payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • AZ: $15.61 (asc), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $24.83 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $33.79 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • IN: $29.13 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KY: $27.85 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $35.25 (professional), effective Feb 1, 2013
  • MS: $20.70 (comprehensive, facility), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • TX: $133.99 (hospital_outpatient_imaging_services, Rural Hospitals), effective Sep 1, 2026
  • VT: $81.18 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $6.50 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $46.23 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), effective Apr 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.