DEXA scans in Minneapolis
Medical-grade DEXA body composition scans and bone density testing across Hennepin County. DEXA is the method sports-medicine clinics and osteoporosis screening programs use to measure body fat and bone mineral density.
Or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll find the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scanning in Minneapolis, the City of Lakes
We don't run a clinic in Minneapolis. We book you into the nearest partner scanner serving Hennepin County. 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.
A DEXA scan measures four things a bathroom scale cannot: what percentage of you is fat, how that fat and muscle are distributed across your arms, legs, and trunk, how much visceral fat sits around your organs, and your bone mineral density. The scan takes about ten minutes in Minneapolis, and results typically come back within a day or two.
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.
- County
- Hennepin County
- Area code
- 612
- Population
- 425,000+
- Major hospital system
- Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), Abbott Northwestern
Areas Served in Minneapolis
How getting a DEXA scan in Minneapolis works
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Find a nearby clinic
No clinic is listed in Minneapolis yet: check the nearby cities on this page, or call us and we'll find the nearest scanner
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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
Most clinics send your body composition and bone density report within a day or two; ask yours when you book
Why find your Minneapolis DEXA scan on Dexascans.com
Simple Booking for Hennepin County
Text or call and we'll match you with the nearest partner imaging clinic serving Minneapolis, then confirm a time that fits your schedule.
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
Ready to get your DEXA scan in Minneapolis?
No clinic is listed in Minneapolis yet. See the nearby cities, or call and we'll find the nearest scanner.
Frequently Asked Questions - Minneapolis DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Minneapolis, MN?
We don't run a clinic in Minneapolis. We book you into the nearest partner imaging clinic serving Hennepin County. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll come back with the closest available scanner and a time.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Minneapolis?
Expect a cash-pay range of roughly $99–$250 in Minneapolis — the price depends on the clinic and the scan type, since each provider prices independently. Confirm the number with the clinic when you book; most accept HSA and FSA cards.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Minneapolis?
At most clinics a self-pay body composition scan is open booking: no doctor, no paperwork. The referral question mainly comes up for a bone density study you want billed to insurance; hospital imaging departments in Minneapolis may ask for an order either way.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
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 health system in Hennepin County like Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), Abbott Northwestern & M Health Fairview, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Minneapolis?
Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why Minneapolis clients rescan every few months to track progress. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, under a normal day of background exposure. It is an open table, not an enclosed tube, and you stay fully clothed.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Minneapolis?
Four things a scale cannot: body fat percentage overall and by region, lean muscle mass in each limb and your trunk, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. One pass on the table, one report; ask which scans are offered in Minneapolis when you book.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Minneapolis?
Around half an hour door to door at the scanner we book you into for Minneapolis and Hennepin County, of which 10-15 minutes is table time. Most clinics email the full report within a day or two.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
They are the same thing. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry abbreviates to DXA in clinical notes and to DEXA in everyday use, which is why a search for either one in Minneapolis turns up the same clinics across Hennepin County. One test, one machine.