DEXA Scans in Chapel Hill, NC

BodyMass Chapel Hill offers direct-book DEXA body composition testing at 400 W Rosemary Street, #1007, in downtown Chapel Hill — one block off Franklin Street and a short walk from the UNC campus. You can text or call (786) 420-6630 to book, or reach the clinic directly at (919) 213-0369.

Pricing at BodyMass Chapel Hill is flat and transparent self-pay: $149 for a body composition scan, $199 for bone density, or $249 for the complete package. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and there are no hidden fees.

No. Body composition DEXA at BodyMass Chapel Hill on West Rosemary Street is direct-book, so no physician referral is required. An insurance-billed diagnostic osteoporosis exam is a separate route — that goes through UNC Health radiology and does require a doctor's order.

DEXA is the reference standard for body composition, accurate to within about 1-2%. Bipedal BIA devices and InBody-style scales typically run a 5-8% error, which is why serious athletes and researchers around Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle prefer DEXA at BodyMass.

Yes. A DEXA scan delivers roughly one-tenth the radiation of a standard chest X-ray — a very low dose. The scan at BodyMass Chapel Hill takes about 10-15 minutes, with roughly 30 minutes for your whole visit.

Results from BodyMass Chapel Hill are typically returned within 24 hours. You'll get a detailed breakdown of fat mass, lean muscle, and bone density that you can track over time or share with your UNC Health provider.

Yes. The body composition DEXA at BodyMass also reports a bone-density reading, and a dedicated bone density scan is available for $199 or as part of the $249 complete package. For an insurance-billed diagnostic osteoporosis exam, you'll need a physician order through UNC Health radiology; Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients.

Very. BodyMass sits at 400 W Rosemary Street, one block north of Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill — walkable from the UNC campus, the Dean Smith Center, and Kenan Stadium, and a short trip from Northside, Carrboro, and Gimghoul.

Absolutely. BodyMass is an easy drive from Durham, Research Triangle Park, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Cary via I-40 and NC-54. Many Triangle professionals pair a downtown Chapel Hill visit with a DEXA scan on West Rosemary Street.

For most people tracking training or fat-loss goals, every 3-6 months works well, since body composition changes take time to show. Athletes and Chapel Hill adults monitoring muscle and bone health often scan seasonally at BodyMass to compare accurate, repeatable results.