How much does a DEXA scan cost?
Cash prices published by 218 clinics run $75 to $390; the median is $149. Three quick questions show the ones near you.
DEXA scan prices near you
Question 1 of 3What do you want to measure?
It changes which scan you need, and who pays for it.
Where are you?
We'll look for clinics in and around your ZIP code.
How are you paying?
Your price list
Paying cash
These are cash prices: what you pay at the desk. No referral or paperwork needed.
Using insurance
Insurance usually covers a bone density test when your doctor orders it, and Medicare covers one every two years for people who qualify. A body composition scan is rarely covered, so expect the cash prices here.
Paying with an HSA or FSA
Some HSA and FSA plans accept a DEXA scan, sometimes with a letter from your doctor. Check with your plan first, then pay with the card at the clinic.
Body fat and muscle
Every price here is for a body composition scan: fat, lean mass and bone, region by region, in about 10 minutes.
Bone density
These are body composition prices. A diagnostic bone density test of the hip and spine is usually ordered by your doctor and done at a hospital or imaging center. The bone density test guide explains who needs one.
Both
A body composition scan includes a whole-body bone reading. A diagnostic bone density test of the hip and spine is a separate scan your doctor orders.
Which scan?
To see your body fat and muscle, a body composition scan is the one these clinics price. A bone density check for osteoporosis starts with your doctor.
Before you book
Estimate your body fat first → On a GLP-1? Check your muscle loss →
The short answer
Across the 218 clinics on Dexascans.com that publish a cash price, a DEXA scan costs $75 to $390, and the median is $149. Half of the published prices fall between $120 and $199.
These are the cash prices clinics publish on Dexascans.com, as of October 2026. Each clinic sets its own, and prices change, so confirm when you book.
$149median cash price
- middle half
- $120–$199
- lowest
- $75
- highest
- $390
Darker bars: the middle half of prices. As of October 2026.
Price explorer
DEXA scan prices by city
Every bar is on the same $75–$390 scale, so cities compare at a glance. Pick one to see every clinic and its price.
- Detroit, MI $149 $125–$200 9 of 10 clinics priced
- Austin, TX $109 $89–$125 6 of 8 clinics priced
- Houston, TX $124 $99–$150 4 of 15 clinics priced
- Washington, DC $163 $149–$189 4 of 13 clinics priced
- Carmel, IN $149 $99–$149 3 of 3 clinics priced
- Charlotte, NC $149 $99–$150 3 of 6 clinics priced
- Dallas, TX $149 $119–$175 3 of 7 clinics priced
- Edmond, OK $139 $99–$180 3 of 5 clinics priced
- Indianapolis, IN $149 $99–$149 3 of 3 clinics priced
lowest to highest price median, the number on each card
DEXA scan prices by state
States where at least three listed clinics publish a cash price.
| State | Clinics with a price | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7 | $99–$109 | $99 |
| California | 20 | $99–$250 | $150 |
| Colorado | 5 | $75–$310 | $99 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $175–$390 | $199 |
| Florida | 22 | $99–$325 | $165 |
| Georgia | 8 | $99–$199 | $139 |
| Idaho | 3 | $99–$150 | $99 |
| Illinois | 10 | $99–$300 | $127 |
| Indiana | 4 | $99–$250 | $149 |
| Kansas | 4 | $99–$254 | $135 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $99–$200 | $200 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $129–$149 | $147 |
| Michigan | 14 | $125–$200 | $150 |
| Missouri | 6 | $99–$300 | $165 |
| New York | 7 | $175–$275 | $199 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $99–$200 | $149 |
| Ohio | 4 | $99–$199 | $173 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $99–$180 | $145 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $150–$250 | $199 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $99–$159 | $149 |
| Texas | 27 | $89–$300 | $129 |
| Utah | 8 | $99–$200 | $125 |
| Virginia | 4 | $119–$189 | $162 |
| Washington | 6 | $99–$149 | $109 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $125–$149 | $149 |
What changes the price
- What's included. Some prices include a session going through your results with a coach or clinician; others are the scan and the report.
- Packages. Clinics that cater to people tracking progress often sell two or three scans together for less per scan.
- Where you go. A hospital imaging department usually charges more for the same scan than an independent clinic.
- Which scan. A body composition scan is almost always cash-pay. A bone density test ordered by a doctor is usually billed to insurance or Medicare instead.
Bone density tests and insurance
If you need a bone density test to screen for osteoporosis, insurance or Medicare may pay for it with a doctor's order, and the cash price may not matter. The bone density test guide covers who screening guidelines recommend it for and what Medicare pays.
Before you book
Curious what a scan would show? The free body fat calculator estimates your body fat from a tape measure, and the GLP-1 muscle check shows how much of a GLP-1 weight loss may be muscle.
DEXA scan cost: FAQ
How much does a DEXA scan cost?
Across the 218 clinics on Dexascans.com that publish a cash price, a DEXA scan costs $75 to $390, and the median is $149. Half of published prices fall between $120 and $199. Each clinic sets its own price.
Does insurance cover a DEXA scan?
Insurance and Medicare usually cover a bone density test when a doctor orders it to screen for or monitor osteoporosis. A body composition scan is almost always paid in cash; some clinics accept HSA or FSA cards, so ask when you book.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan?
Not for a cash-pay scan at most independent clinics. A bone density test billed to insurance or Medicare needs a doctor's order.
Why do DEXA scan prices differ between clinics?
Each clinic sets its own price, and what is included varies: some prices include a consultation to go through the results, some clinics sell packages of repeat scans at a lower price per scan, and a hospital imaging department usually charges more than an independent clinic.