--- title: "DEXA Scan in Grafton, ND | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Grafton, ND from $150 — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/nd/grafton" --- [Dexascans](/) / [North Dakota](/#nd) / Grafton North Dakota · Walsh County # DEXA scans in Grafton Grafton sits in the heart of Red River Valley sugar beet and potato country, about 40 miles up US 81 from Grand Forks. A single 10-15 minute scan measures bone density, lean muscle, body fat, and visceral fat with clinical precision, and the listings on this page show where to book one. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (701) 352-1620](tel:7013521620) 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 published cash price $150 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 Grafton clinic from $150. →](/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 Grafton and Walsh County The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Grafton, 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. Grafton is the seat of Walsh County, a few blocks of Hill Avenue storefronts ringed by farm country, and farm families from Minto to St. Thomas treat it as their hospital town. The listings on this page show each DEXA clinic's address and contact details, so you can see what's available before planning a trip to Grand Forks or Fargo. Getting around the valley is simple: ND Highway 17 connects Grafton to I-29 just 10 miles east and runs west to Park River, while US 81 brings in residents from the smaller towns up and down the old highway. 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 Walsh County Area code 701 Population 4,100+ Major hospital system Unity Medical Center Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Grafton Each ZIP below is in the Grafton service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 58237 — Unity Medical Center - 58237 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Grafton area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## Getting to a DEXA Scan from Grafton and the Surrounding Towns Grafton is a compact county seat. These are the real reference points locals use, plus the Walsh and Pembina County towns that treat Grafton as their hospital town; check the listings for each DEXA clinic's address. Downtown Grafton (Hill Avenue) The historic storefronts of the Hill Avenue business district, Grafton's downtown. Leistikow Park area The park and campground on Highway 17 at the northwest corner of town along the Park River. Minto Nine miles south of Grafton on US 81. Park River Sixteen miles west on ND Highway 17, a direct two-lane drive into Grafton. St. Thomas About 15 miles north on US 81; Grafton is the nearest DEXA option, roughly a 20-minute drive south through the beet fields. Hoople (about 19 miles northwest) Drayton (22 miles northeast, just off I-29) Oslo, MN (28 miles southeast, across the Red River) Cavalier (37 miles northwest, in Pembina County) Life Skills & Transition Center campus (west Grafton, Chapel Drive) Who books one ## Who Gets DEXA Tested in Grafton and Walsh County? ### Farmers and Ag Workers Sugar beet and potato operations around Walsh County are hard on the body, decades of lifting, climbing, and long harvest hours take a toll on bones and joints. A DEXA scan gives farm families a clinical baseline for bone density and muscle mass, so problems show up in the data before they show up in the field. ### Older Adults Staying in Walsh County Many Grafton residents want to age in the town they've always lived in, and osteoporosis screening is a big part of that. Bone density testing catches fracture risk early, Medicare covers screening DXA when it's medically indicated, and the listings on this page show whether you can get checked without a winter drive down I-29. ### Spoiler Athletes and Active Families Grafton High School fields 15 varsity programs, including the long-running Grafton-Park River hockey co-op. For athletes and parents who want a real read on muscle, fat, and bone rather than a locker-room scale number, DEXA body composition testing shows exactly what off-season training is doing. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Grafton works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Grafton 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 Grafton DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A Grafton-Area Clinic Unity Medical Center serves the Grafton 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 Published cash-pay prices at the Grafton clinics below run $150. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. [Compare DEXA prices](/dexa-scan-cost) ## Ready to get your DEXA scan in Grafton? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (701) 352-1620](tel:7013521620) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Grafton DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Grafton, ND? The listings on this page show where to get a DEXA scan in Grafton, each with its address and contact details. Dexascans.com can handle the booking for you, text or call (786) 420-6630. What does a DEXA scan in Grafton actually measure? One scan produces three sets of numbers: bone mineral density (the osteoporosis screen), a full breakdown of lean muscle versus body fat by region, and visceral fat, the deep abdominal fat tied to heart and metabolic risk. It's the same X-ray technology used at the big hospital systems in Grand Forks and Fargo. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Grafton? Pricing is set by each provider, not by Dexascans.com. Cash-pay DEXA typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both, and scans billed through your insurance follow the provider's own billing. HSA and FSA cards are often accepted; confirm the exact price when you book. Do I need a doctor's referral for a DEXA scan in Grafton? Not for a self-pay body composition scan. You can book that directly as a wellness service. A physician's order matters mainly if you want a bone density test billed to insurance, since coverage depends on documented medical necessity. Dexascans.com can walk you through which route fits your situation at (786) 420-6630. Does insurance cover bone density testing in Walsh County? Often, yes. Bone density DXA is commonly covered when a physician orders it and documents medical necessity, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients. Body composition scans are considered wellness testing and are self-pay. Insurance-billed scans follow the provider's own billing, separate from any cash-pay rate it quotes. Is a DEXA scan in Grafton safe? Very. The radiation dose is roughly one-tenth of a chest X-ray, below a day of ordinary background exposure, and a fraction of what you'd absorb on a flight out of Grand Forks. You lie still on an open table for 10-15 minutes; nothing encloses you and nothing touches you. How long does a DEXA appointment in Grafton take, and when do I get results? Plan on about 30 minutes from check-in to walking out, with only 10-15 minutes of that spent on the scan table. Ask about results turnaround when you book. What makes a DEXA scan better than the InBody scale at a gym near Grafton? Bioimpedance devices like InBody estimate body fat from an electrical signal, and the reading can swing 5-8% depending on hydration, a real issue if you've been working outside all day. DEXA measures tissue directly with X-ray at ±1-2% accuracy, and it adds bone density and visceral fat, which no gym scale can measure at all. Do Grafton residents have to drive to Grand Forks or Fargo for a DEXA scan? Check the listings on this page first. Grand Forks is about 40 miles away and Fargo nearly 120, so a DEXA clinic published for Grafton can turn a half-day trip down I-29 into a short local appointment. Who should get bone density testing in Walsh County? Women 65 and older and men 70 and older are standard screening candidates, along with anyone with a fracture history, long-term steroid use, or a family history of osteoporosis. Around Grafton, that also means longtime farm and ag workers whose joints and bones have carried decades of harvest seasons. A baseline scan now makes every future scan more useful. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan in Grafton Distance Price Sort ## Filters Distance Price Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Grafton area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [Unity Medical Center](/c/unity-medical-center) 164 West 13th Street Grafton, ND 58237 From $150 [(701) 352-1620](tel:+17013521620) Call to confirm current hours [Call (701) 352-1620](tel:+17013521620) [View details](/c/unity-medical-center) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Unity%20Medical%20Center%2C%20164%20West%2013th%20Street%2C%20Grafton%2C%20ND%2C%2058237) No clinics match these filters Every Grafton-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scan Cost in Grafton Cash-pay prices at Grafton clinics, taken from each clinic's published listing or confirmed with them by phone. 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