Nebraska · Lancaster County

DEXA scans in Lincoln

Lincoln pairs the University of Nebraska with one of the Midwest's best urban trail networks. DEXA scanning gives Nebraska's capital city clinically accurate body fat, lean muscle, and bone density measurements.

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clinics listed
3
published cash price
$150
scan · report in a day or two
~10 min
Local context

Where Lincoln Measures Body Composition

The 3 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Lincoln, covering 2 ZIP codes 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.

Lincoln runs on two engines, state government and the University of Nebraska, and on fall Saturdays the whole city funnels toward Memorial Stadium and the Haymarket. Lancaster County's capital city is also quietly one of the region's best trail towns, with routes like the Billy Wolff and MoPac trails linking downtown to Holmes Lake and the neighborhoods beyond. DEXA does two jobs here: diagnostic bone density screening a physician can order, and precise fat and lean-mass tracking for anyone serious about training or weight loss. Each listing on this page shows its address and contact details. In a city that measures everything from crop yields to point spreads, body composition should be no exception.

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
Lancaster County
Area code
402 / 531
Population
291,000+
Major hospital system
Bryan Health
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in Lincoln

Each ZIP below is in the Lincoln service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder.

Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Lincoln area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.

Neighborhoods

Serving Lincoln's Neighborhoods

Clients come from across the capital city; the listings on this page show each clinic's address.

Haymarket
Near South
University Place
Havelock
College View
Country Club
Highlands
Belmont
Who books one

Who Gets DEXA Scans in Lincoln

Trail Runners & Husker-Town Athletes

Athletes logging miles on the Billy Wolff and MoPac trails or training around the UNL campus use DEXA to confirm the work is building lean muscle and trimming visceral fat, with regional data no smart scale provides.

Weight-Management Patients

Weight-management patients use serial DEXA scans to verify that weight loss is coming from fat rather than muscle, the distinction that determines whether results last.

Adults Screening for Osteoporosis

Lancaster County residents referred for bone density testing use DXA T-scores to catch early bone loss and track response to treatment with their physician; the listings on this page show where to book.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in Lincoln works

  1. Pick a clinic

    Pick the clinic nearest you from the Lincoln listings on this page, then get in touch to book

  2. 10-minute scan

    You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast

  3. 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 Lincoln DEXA scan on Dexascans.com

Lincoln-Area Clinics

3 clinics serve the Lincoln area. Each one is 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 Lincoln clinics below run $150. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices

Ready to get your DEXA scan in Lincoln?

Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Lincoln DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in Lincoln, NE?

Nebraska Weight & Wellness, at 5601 Union Hill Road Suite 1 in Lincoln, NE, runs DEXA scans for the Lincoln area. Call (531) 249-5850 to schedule your appointment.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in Lincoln?

There is no single Lincoln price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most.

Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Lincoln?

Mostly when you want insurance to pay: an insurance-billed bone density exam needs your physician to order it first. Self-pay scans usually need no referral in Lincoln, but ask when you book, since some hospital departments require one.

Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Lincoln, Nebraska?

Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician in Lancaster County orders the scan as medically necessary, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay in Lincoln, typically $99–$250 depending on the clinic. HSA and FSA cards work for both.

Is a DEXA scan safe in Lincoln?

Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at Nebraska Weight & Wellness you lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray.

What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Lincoln?

Where a Lincoln clinic offers body composition as well as bone density, one scan produces your body fat percentage, a limb-by-limb lean mass breakdown, a visceral fat reading, and bone mineral density. That combination is why a DEXA report replaces a stack of separate measurements.

How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Lincoln?

Plan on 30 minutes in Lincoln — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at Nebraska Weight & Wellness. Results usually follow within a day or two.

What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?

No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments in Lancaster County use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Lincoln.

Find a clinic

3 DEXA scan locations in Lincoln

Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Lincoln metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.

Filters

Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Lincoln area.

3 clinics

DEXA Scan Cost in Lincoln

Cash-pay prices at Lincoln clinics, taken from each clinic's published listing or confirmed with them by phone. Prices move, so reconfirm when you book.

Clinic DEXA Scan Price
Nebraska Weight & Wellness From $150
CHI Health - St. Elizabeth Call for current pricing
Women's Clinic of Lincoln Call for current pricing