- Uses DEXA technology, the gold standard in bone densitometry.
- Medicare ($35-$50) and most private insurance companies ($75) currently reimburse, giving potential for quick return on investment. ACCUDXA2's ease of use and short test time will help attract new patients.
- Enables physicians to comply with National Osteoporosis Testing recommendations, and helps manage periodic osteoporosis screening for at-risk patients.
- Scatter to the operator is only 1/15,000th of the weekly radiation exposure limit. Patient exposure is 0.0003 uSv or 1/150,000th of a typical chest x-ray.
- Low precision error (<1%) allows for the detection of changes over time.
- Telephone and e-mail support provided.
- FDA Approved
accuDEXA ROI
Of
course the best return on investment for a practicing doctor is the
peace of mind that he has knowing that if any of his patients are
suffering bone density loss he has an early detection method. And since
the accuDEXA2 is so easy to use and radiates the patients with less
radiation than an afternoon at the beach patients of all ages can be
safely tested.
In the practical world of accounting the return on
investing is easy to calculate.
On
annual basis the lease payments would be $4,296 a year (Plus you could
add a service contract for $850 a year) and if you tested 5 (260 a year)
patients a week with a reimbursement rate of $40.00 your annual income
would be $10,400 –
an annual return of 1000%!
77081 CPT Code
Frequently Asked Questions1. What type of technology does the accuDEXA use?The accuDEXA utilizes dual-energy X-ray absorbtiometry (DEXA), the standard in bone densitometry, to assess the bone mineral density (BMD) of the middle phalange of the third finger.
2. Who is qualified to operate an accuDEXA? All MDs and radiation technologists can operate the accuDEXA. In many states, nurse practitioners and other properly trained individuals can operate the device as well.
3. What is the precision and accuracy of the test? The precision in clinical subjects is within 1%. The accuracy error (SEE=1.8%) is lower than other peripheral and axial techniques.
4. Does finger BMD predict fracture?There is clear evidence showing that the finger BMD helps predict generalized fracture as well as other peripheral and axial techniques.
5. How long does an accudexa exam take?An entire accuDEXA exam takes less than 2 minutes. Scan time is less than 10 seconds.
Technology Comparison
Bone Mineral Density Assessment Technologies: A Comparison
When compared to other methods of BMD† assessment, the benefits of accuDEXA are clearly evident. As this chart demonstrates, accuDEXA helps the physician make an easier diagnosis of low bone mineral density.
Technology
|
Precision
|
Accuracy error-BMC
|
Radiation (µSv)
|
Estimated Exam Time
|
hip DXA
|
1 - 2%*
|
4 - 8%*
|
0.6 - 5.9
|
15 min
|
spine DXA
|
1%*
|
4 - 8%*
|
2.9
|
15 min
|
forearm DXA
|
<1-2%**
|
4.3 - 5.2%**
|
0.1
|
7 min
|
Ultrasound
|
3%***
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
3 min
|
accuDEXA
|
<1%
|
1.8%
|
.0003
|
2 min
|
|
* Grant et al. Radiological Diagnosis of Osteoporosis; Endocrine Radiology, Vol. 31, No.5, 1993. ** Hagiwara, S. et al. Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry Forearm Software: Accuracy and Intermachine Relationship; JBMR, Vol. 9, No. 9, 1994. *** Manufacturer's literature
† BMD represents an index of bone mineral density
|
Materials Included
- 1.15 acquisition software
- Self diagnostic software
- Phoenix digital sensor
- Finger phantom for accuracy testing
- Power Cord
- Spudger tool
- 2 Fuses
Dimensions
- Size: 14 x 15 x 14 in (35.56 x 38.1 x 35.56 cm)
- Window Clearance: 6 x 4.5 in (15.24 x 11.43 cm)
Technical Specifications
- Receptor Size: 2 x 1.75 in (5.08 x 4.445
cm)
- Reference Axis to Receptor Angle: 90°
- Source To Finger Distance: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Focal Spot to Target Distance: 10.4 in (26.42 cm)
- Focal Spot to Skin Distance: 9.75 ± 0.2 in
(24.77 ± 0.5 cm)
- BMD Precision: 0.8 mR per hour at 1 meter distance
- Effective X-ray Dose: 3E-04 uSv per scan
- Scatter Radiation: 6.1 mR per hour at 1 meter distance
- Calibration: Automatic, no user intervention required
- Scan Time: Less than 1 minute
- Printer: See Appendix E in the User Guide for a list
of compatible printers.
Warranty Information
- 1-year warranty included
- Additional 1-year warranty can be purchased
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