DEXA Scans in Cincinnati, OH
Book a DEXA scan in Cincinnati, Ohio, from the Montgomery Road corridor to the Red Bank Expressway. DEXA measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density in one ten-minute appointment.
A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle, and bone density in one pass
A licensed medical professional reads every scan
Re-scan later and compare the two reports side by side
Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Cincinnati Today
The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
FDA-approved medical equipment
HIPAA-compliant and private results
Cincinnati's hills give the city both its skyline views and its fitness culture: runners climb out of the Ohio River basin toward Eden Park and Ault Park, and every May the Flying Pig Marathon sends thousands over those same grades. The city has one of the deeper DEXA benches in the Midwest. DexaFit Cincinnati at 8784 Montgomery Rd, #102 serves the northeast corridor with body-composition scanning, Mercy Health's Eastgate Medical Imaging Center at 601 Ivy Gateway covers the east side, and the ProScan Pink Ribbon centers on Springfield Pike and the Red Bank Expressway add imaging-center options. Between UC Health, TriHealth, The Christ Hospital, and Mercy Health, Hamilton County residents already live in a strong hospital market; DEXA extends that clinical standard to body composition, reporting fat mass, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density instead of a single scale number.
County
Hamilton County
Area Code
513
Population
309,000+
Major Hospital System
UC Health, TriHealth, The Christ Hospital
Serving Cincinnati's Neighborhoods and the Eastern Suburbs
Clients reach Cincinnati's published DEXA locations from across the city's hills, from Over-the-Rhine and Hyde Park to the Eastgate area.
Over-the-Rhine
Downtown
Hyde Park
Oakley
Mount Lookout
Mount Adams
Clifton
Northside
Walnut Hills
East Walnut Hills
College Hill
Westwood
Madisonville
Pleasant Ridge
Kenwood
Montgomery
ZIP Codes We Serve in Cincinnati
- 45227 — ProScan Pink Ribbon Center (Red Bank)
- 45236 — DexaFit Cincinnati
- 45245 — Mercy Health - Eastgate Medical Imaging Center
- 45246 — ProScan Pink Ribbon (Springfield Pike)
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Cincinnati area's main ones, not a limit — call 513-201-7889 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Finding a DEXA Scan Across Cincinnati's Hills
The 4 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Cincinnati, covering 4 ZIP codes 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 . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.
Bone Density Testing (DXA) in Cincinnati
DexaFit Cincinnati, listed on this page, runs DEXA bone density scans alongside body composition. A bone density test reports the T-score physicians use for osteoporosis screening. With a doctor's order it's typically covered by insurance or Medicare; booked directly, it's a cash-pay scan and no referral is required.
New to bone density testing? T-scores, screening guidelines, and costs explained .
Who Gets DEXA Scans in Cincinnati
Flying Pig Runners and Hill Climbers
Cincinnati's runners train on real grades, from Eden Park to Ault Park, and use DEXA to confirm that marathon blocks preserve lean muscle while cutting fat, with regional data no wearable can match.
University of Cincinnati Students and Staff
The UC community in Clifton, along with the city's large hospital workforce, uses DEXA as the validated measurement behind campus-rec fitness goals and preventive-health plans.
Adults Screening for Osteoporosis
With imaging options like Mercy Health's Eastgate center and the ProScan Pink Ribbon locations, Cincinnati adults can get DEXA bone densitometry, the diagnostic gold standard, and coordinate follow-up within the city's major hospital systems.
Why Book Your Cincinnati DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Cincinnati-Area Clinic
DexaFit Cincinnati serves the Cincinnati area. Its address, phone, and hours are listed further down this page.
Results Within 24 Hours
Your report arrives within 24 hours of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.
Transparent Pricing
Cash-pay DEXA scans typically run $99–$250 depending on the clinic and scan type — each listing's price is confirmed when you book. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at most clinics.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in Cincinnati Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Cincinnati and book a time that works
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10-Minute Scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
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Get Your Report
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions - Cincinnati DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Cincinnati, OH?
DexaFit Cincinnati, at 8784 Montgomery Rd, #102 in Cincinnati, OH, runs DEXA scans for the Cincinnati area. Call (513) 201-7889 or book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Cincinnati?
There is no single Cincinnati price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Cincinnati?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at DexaFit Cincinnati needs no referral for either scan type; an insurance-billed bone density exam does need your physician to order it first.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Cincinnati, Ohio?
Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician orders the scan as medically necessary, say after a referral from a doctor at a Hamilton County health system like UC Health, TriHealth, The Christ Hospital & Mercy Health, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Which Cincinnati ZIP codes are in the service area?
The Cincinnati service area (513 area) covers 4 ZIP codes, among them 45227, 45236, 45245, 45246. The full list is on this page above the FAQ, with the ZIPs that have a clinic sitting in them highlighted.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Cincinnati?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at DexaFit Cincinnati you lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Cincinnati?
One scan in Cincinnati produces your body fat percentage, a limb-by-limb lean mass breakdown, a visceral fat reading, and bone mineral density. That combination is why a DEXA report replaces a stack of separate measurements, including the bone-density study a UC Health, TriHealth, The Christ Hospital & Mercy Health physician would order on its own.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Cincinnati?
Plan on 30 minutes in Cincinnati — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at DexaFit Cincinnati. Results follow within 24 hours, so a morning scan is a next-day answer.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments like UC Health, TriHealth, The Christ Hospital & Mercy Health use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Cincinnati.
4 DEXA Scan Locations in Cincinnati
Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Cincinnati metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.
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Mercy Health - Eastgate Medical Imaging Center
601 Ivy Gateway, Suite 1400
Cincinnati, OH 45245Call to confirm current hours
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ProScan Pink Ribbon (Springfield Pike)
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ProScan Pink Ribbon Center (Red Bank)