Valhalla Scientific: American Medical Association Revises Reimbursement Code Which Now Include Body Composition Scales

    SAN DIEGO, CA, April 06, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Valhalla Scientific's FDA registered bio-impedance body composition scales will be a reimbursable procedure effective July 1, 2015. Hospitals, clients and doctors may contact health insurance providers for billing amount and options.The AMA editorial board for CPT review and modifications met in February of this year and revised CPT code 0358T to include whole body measurement with an FDA registered impedance device. The results need to include % body fat, total body water and lean body mass. A printout or report along with interpretation should be included with submission for reimbursement.

The Valhalla Scientific scale models covered under the revision include: BCS-2, BCS-3, G62,G63 and the DUO adult and pediatric all in one.

Valhalla Scientific is the only major manufacturer of body composition scales which are designed and engineered in the United States. In 1987 Valhalla was the first company to receive FDA registration for a bio-impedance device which measures % body fat, total body water and lean body mass.

Web site www.bodycompscale.com

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