--- title: "DEXA Scan in Hoover, AL | Compare 2 Clinics" description: "DEXA body scans in Hoover, AL. Medical-grade body fat analysis, visceral fat scan & bone density testing. Compare local clinics. Book today!" image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/al/hoover" --- [Dexascans](/) / [Alabama](/#al) / Hoover Alabama # DEXA scans in Hoover Medical-grade DEXA body composition scans and bone density testing across the Hoover area. DEXA is the method sports-medicine clinics and osteoporosis screening programs use to measure body fat and bone mineral density. [See clinics](#locations) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) Or call [(786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) and we'll find the nearest clinic. - Most cash-pay scans need no referral - FDA-cleared DEXA technology clinics listed 2 scan · report in a day or two ~10 min A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle and bone density in one pass. [Body fat calculator Know your body fat before you book A tape measure gets you within about 3.5 points. Then compare 2 Hoover clinics. →](/body-fat-calculator) [On Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro? How much of your weight loss is muscle? In the trials, 25–39% of the weight lost was lean mass. See your number. →](/glp-1-muscle-loss) Local context ## What a DEXA Scan Tells You in Hoover The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Hoover, covering 1 ZIP code across the area. A DEXA scan measures your body fat percentage, how much lean muscle you carry in each limb, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. It takes about 10 minutes and you get the numbers in writing. Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? [See how the three measure up](/what-is-a-dexa-scan#dexa-comparison) . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the [body composition scan](/body-composition-scan) and the [bone density test](/bone-density-test). Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Hoover Each ZIP below is in the Hoover service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 35244 — Baptist Imaging Hoover, Camellia Women's Imaging - 35244 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Hoover area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Hoover works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Hoover listings on this page, then get in touch to book 2. 02 ### 10-minute scan You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast 3. 03 ### Get your report Most clinics send your body composition and bone density report within a day or two; ask yours when you book Why book here ## Why find your Hoover DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### Hoover-Area Clinics 2 clinics serve the Hoover area. Each one is listed further down this page. ### Results in a day or two Most clinics send the report within a day or two of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density. ### Transparent pricing Where clinics publish a cash price, the middle half of prices runs $120–$199. The clinic confirms the price when you book. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. [Compare DEXA prices](/dexa-scan-cost) ## Ready to get your DEXA scan in Hoover? Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch. [See clinics](#locations) [Call Dexascans: (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Hoover DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Hoover, AL? Baptist Imaging Hoover, at 5295 Preserve Parkway, Suite 110 in Hoover, AL, runs DEXA scans for the Hoover area. Call (205) 949-4900 to schedule your appointment. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Hoover? Each Hoover clinic sets its own price, and cash-pay scans typically run $99–$250 depending on whether you book body composition, bone density, or both. The listings on this page carry the clinic's contact details so you can confirm the exact figure before you schedule. HSA and FSA payments are accepted at most locations. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Hoover? Usually not for a self-pay body composition scan in Hoover, though a hospital imaging department may ask for a physician's order for any scan, so check when you book. A bone density scan billed to insurance usually needs one. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Hoover, Alabama? Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician in the Hoover area orders the scan as medically necessary, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay in Hoover, typically $99–$250 depending on the clinic. HSA and FSA cards work for both. Is a DEXA scan safe in Hoover? Yes. A DEXA scan at Baptist Imaging Hoover delivers roughly a tenth the radiation of a chest X-ray, less than you absorb from natural background sources in a normal day. Nothing touches you and nothing is injected. You lie still for 10-15 minutes. What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Hoover? Total and regional body fat percentage, how lean muscle is distributed across your arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat around the organs, and bone mineral density. All of it from one 10-minute whole-body scan in Hoover, wherever a clinic offers body composition as well as bone density. How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Hoover? Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at Baptist Imaging Hoover. The scan itself runs 10-15 minutes. Most clinics send the results report within a day or two. What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan? Nothing. Both stand for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. DXA is what clinicians write, DEXA is what most people say, and Baptist Imaging Hoover runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine. Find a clinic ## 2 DEXA scan locations in Hoover Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Hoover metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Hoover area. 2 clinics - 1 ### [Baptist Imaging Hoover](/c/baptist-imaging-hoover) 5295 Preserve Parkway, Suite 110 Hoover, AL 35244 Call price not published [(205) 949-4900](tel:+12059494900) Call to confirm current hours [Call (205) 949-4900](tel:+12059494900) [View details](/c/baptist-imaging-hoover) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Baptist%20Imaging%20Hoover%2C%205295%20Preserve%20Parkway%2C%20Suite%20110%2C%20Hoover%2C%20AL%2C%2035244) - 2 ### [Camellia Women's Imaging](/c/camellia-womens-imaging) 2068 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35244 Call price not published [(205) 544-2828](tel:+12055442828) Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (205) 544-2828](tel:+12055442828) [View details](/c/camellia-womens-imaging) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Camellia%20Women's%20Imaging%2C%202068%20Valleydale%20Road%2C%20Hoover%2C%20AL%2C%2035244) No clinics match these filters Every Hoover-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. 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