- The TBS Osteo Advanced next-generation software enhances fracture risk detection in patients with osteoporosis, a silent disease affecting 54 million Americans
- Reimbursement and broad clinical adoption reinforce TBS Osteo's leadership in bone microarchitecture evaluation for fracture risk assessment
- The subscription model ensures ongoing services and access to future clinical innovations
Geneva, Switzerland — June 10, 2025
Medimaps — the creator of TBS® (Trabecular Bone Score®), the global standard in bone microarchitecture assessment — is further expanding its presence in the US with the launch of its FDA-cleared next-generation TBS Osteo™ Advanced software. This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to advancing osteoporosis detection and bone health management in the US market with innovative solutions.
The TBS Osteo™ Advanced software delivers refined correction for soft tissue thickness anterior to the lumbar spine, ensuring inclusivity of TBS® assessment across a wide range of body phenotypes. It also introduces new system management capabilities, allowing hospitals and healthcare networks to centrally manage TBS® software across their DXA systems fleet and standardize workflows across multiple locations. These improvements enhance operational efficiency, streamline clinical processes, and ensure consistent patient care.
TBS Osteo™ is available through a subscription model, giving customers ongoing eligibility for software updates, new features, and support services, so healthcare organizations stay current with the latest innovations in osteoporosis care. Current TBS Osteo™ users can upgrade to the next-generation version to take advantage of the new capabilities.
"With its cutting-edge technology, the TBS Osteo Advanced software delivers unmatched accuracy while remaining cost-effective. Designed for seamless integration into clinical workflows, it requires no additional exam time or extra appointments — an essential advantage for busy radiology professionals. Its proven impact on patient care, ease of use, and reimbursement status set it apart from competing technologies, reinforcing its presence in the vast majority of the US's top-ranked hospitals."
said Univ. Prof. Dr. Didier Hans, CEO and Co-founder of Medimaps
Since its initial launch in 2012, TBS Osteo™ has been widely adopted across the US, including by 16 of the top 20 hospitals and healthcare providers, to support the assessment and management of osteoporosis. The software is backed by over 1,400 peer-reviewed publications and endorsed by 30 national and international clinical guidelines for its use in fracture risk assessment with DXA imaging.
In the US, the software has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and remains the only approved medical software for bone microarchitecture evaluation using TBS® in clinical practice. Since 2022, Medicare has reimbursed TBS Osteo™ through four Category 1 CPT codes — 77089, 77090, 77091, and 77092 — offering additional reimbursement beyond standard DXA scan coverage. This recognition highlights the growing importance of comprehensive bone health assessments in the fight against osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures. According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, while another 44 million have low bone density, putting them at risk if left untreated. In total, 54 million Americans — half of all adults aged 50 and older — are at risk of breaking a bone due to osteoporosis.