--- title: "DEXA Scan in Hickory, NC | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "DEXA Scanning in Hickory and the Catawba Valley. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Hickory, NC — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/nc/hickory" --- [Dexascans](/) / [North Carolina](/#nc) / Hickory North Carolina · Catawba County # DEXA scans in Hickory Hickory built its name as the heart of North Carolina's furniture manufacturing country, and today the Catawba Valley city pairs that working heritage with Lenoir-Rhyne University and the foothills lifestyle around Lake Hickory. A DEXA scan gives you the same precision the region's hospitals rely on, bone mineral density, lean muscle, body fat, and visceral fat, all in one 10-to-15-minute pass. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (828) 326-3000](tel:8283263000) 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 clinic listed 1 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 the Hickory clinic. →](/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 ## DEXA Scanning in Hickory and the Catawba Valley The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Hickory, 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. Hickory's health care is anchored by two hospital systems, Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center, which gives residents strong local options for physician follow-up. The city spreads from Union Square and the historic downtown neighborhoods out to Lenoir-Rhyne's campus, the north-side Viewmont district, and the southeast quadrant around the Hickory Furniture Mart on US-70 SE, with I-40 tying it to the rest of the Catawba Valley. Each DEXA listing on this page shows its full address and contact details, so you can see how close it is to where you live or work before you book. 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). County Catawba County Area code 828 Population 43,000+ Major hospital system Catawba Valley Medical Center Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Hickory Each ZIP below is in the Hickory service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 28602 — Catawba Valley Medical Center - 28602 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Hickory area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## Hickory, from Viewmont to the Southeast Quadrant Each listing below shows its full address, so directions are simple no matter where in the Catawba Valley you start. Kenworth The historic southeast-quadrant neighborhood near US-70 SE. Downtown / Union Square The shops and restaurants of Hickory's downtown square; compare the listed addresses for the shortest drive. Oakwood Colonial Revival and Queen Anne homes near downtown; each listing shows its address so you can find the nearest scanner. Viewmont Hickory's north-side dining and shopping district, connected south past downtown. Highland Green Park Ridgeview Lakeland Park West Hickory / Westmont Mountain View Who books one ## Who Gets DEXA Scans in Hickory? ### Manufacturing and Trades Workers Hickory remains a furniture and manufacturing town, and physically demanding work rewards hard numbers. A DEXA scan tracks lean muscle you need on the job and flags early bone density loss long before an injury or fracture forces the issue. ### Lenoir-Rhyne Athletes and Weekend Competitors From Bears athletes across Lenoir-Rhyne's 23 Division II sports to runners and paddlers on Lake Hickory, DEXA shows exactly where muscle is being added and fat is coming off, region by region, at plus-or-minus 1-2% accuracy. ### Retirees Watching Bone Health With two hospital systems anchoring the city, many Hickory retirees already have physicians who can order and read a bone density study. A bone density DEXA is the clinical standard for osteoporosis screening, and Medicare covers screening DXA when criteria are met. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Hickory works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Hickory 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 Hickory DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A Hickory-Area Clinic Catawba Valley Medical Center serves the Hickory area. Its address and phone are 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 Hickory? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (828) 326-3000](tel:8283263000) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Hickory DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Hickory, NC? Start with the one DEXA provider listed on this page; each listing shows its address and contact details. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and Dexascans.com will book the appointment for you. What does a DEXA scan cost in Hickory? Rates are set by each provider rather than by Dexascans.com. Cash-pay DEXA in the Hickory area typically runs $99-$250, depending on whether you book body composition, bone density, or the combination. Ask about HSA and FSA cards and confirm the figure when you schedule. Do I need a doctor's referral for a DEXA scan in Hickory? Hospital-affiliated imaging centers generally require a physician's order for diagnostic procedures, including bone density testing; confirm with the provider when you book. When you book through (786) 420-6630, Dexascans.com helps coordinate the order so you are not chasing paperwork yourself. Does insurance cover bone density testing in Hickory? Often, yes. Bone density DEXA is frequently covered when a physician's order documents medical necessity, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients. Body composition scanning is considered wellness testing and is typically self-pay, at whatever rate the imaging center sets, usually in the $99-$250 range. Is the radiation from a DEXA scan in Hickory safe? Yes. A DEXA scan delivers roughly one-tenth the radiation of a standard chest X-ray, under a normal day of background exposure. The scan is painless and open, and low enough in dose for repeat monitoring over time. What will a DEXA scan in Hickory actually tell me? Three things bathroom scales and calipers cannot: bone mineral density, your lean muscle and body fat broken down by region, and visceral fat, the metabolically risky fat around your organs. Together they form the most complete snapshot of body composition available outside a research lab. How long does a DEXA appointment in Hickory take, and when do I get results? Plan on about 30 minutes, with only 10-15 minutes of that spent lying on the scanning table. You stay fully clothed, and report timing varies by provider, so ask when you book. What makes DEXA more accurate than the InBody machine at my Hickory gym? InBody and similar bioimpedance devices estimate composition from an electrical signal, so readings can swing 5-8% based on hydration alone. DEXA measures tissue directly with low-dose X-ray at ±1-2% accuracy. And it adds bone density and visceral fat, which no gym device measures. I work near Union Square. How far is a DEXA scan from downtown Hickory? Check the listings on this page: each shows its full address, so you can see the drive from Union Square before you book. Downtown, Lenoir-Rhyne's campus, and I-40 are all well connected to the rest of the city, so compare the addresses against your workday. Do Lenoir-Rhyne athletes and older adults in Hickory both use DEXA? They do, for different reasons. Athletes and active foothills residents use the body composition side to track muscle gain and fat loss with real precision, while older adults rely on the bone density side, the clinical gold standard for catching osteoporosis early. A single full-body scan can cover both in one visit. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan in Hickory Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Hickory area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [Catawba Valley Medical Center](/c/catawba-valley-medical-center) 810 Fairgrove Church Road Southeast Hickory, NC 28602 Call price not published [(828) 326-3000](tel:+18283263000) Call to confirm current hours [Call (828) 326-3000](tel:+18283263000) [View details](/c/catawba-valley-medical-center) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Catawba%20Valley%20Medical%20Center%2C%20810%20Fairgrove%20Church%20Road%20Southeast%2C%20Hickory%2C%20NC%2C%2028602) No clinics match these filters Every Hickory-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. 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