--- title: "DEXA Scan in Lima, OH | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "Lima Builds Engines and Tanks, DEXA Measures the People Who Build Them. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Lima, OH — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/oh/lima" --- [Dexascan](/) › [Ohio](/#oh) › Lima # DEXA Scans in Lima, OH Lima works hard, the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center builds the Abrams tank here, Ford's largest engine plant runs here, and the Rotary Riverwalk carries the town's runners along the Ottawa River. DEXA scanning brings clinical body composition and bone density testing to the heart of west-central Ohio. A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle, and bone density in one pass A licensed medical professional reads every scan Re-scan later and compare the two reports side by side [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Lima Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_oh_lima_mobile&stockist-query=Lima%20OH) [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Lima Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_oh_lima_desktop&stockist-query=Lima%20OH) The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day. No referral required FDA-approved medical equipment HIPAA-compliant and private results Lima's verified DEXA provider sits a block from the city's biggest hospital campus: Mercy Health - St. Rita's Women's Wellness Center Imaging at 770 W. High St, steps from St. Rita's Medical Center on the West Market Street corridor just west of downtown. As a women's wellness imaging center, it pairs DEXA bone density scanning with 3D mammography and ultrasound, the test physicians order most for osteoporosis screening, performed where women already go for preventive care. From the Rotary Riverwalk's 4.2 paved miles along the Ottawa River to Faurot Park's 86 acres, Lima's active side has a clinical measurement partner downtown. County Allen County Area Code 419 / 567 Population 35,000+ Major Hospital System Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center ## Serving Lima and Allen County The St. Rita's medical corridor is minutes from every Lima neighborhood and the townships around the city. Downtown Lima The Women's Wellness Center on W. High St is a few blocks west of the Ohio Theatre and Town Square. West Side & Faurot Park The closest neighborhoods to the St. Rita's campus and its imaging center. Westgate A five-minute drive down Cable Road and Market Street to the clinic. Riverside North Early-1900s homes minutes from the West High Street medical corridor. Northside & Robb Park South Lima Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. neighborhood Shawnee Township South of the city. Heritage Park's Riverwalk trailhead is a short drive from the clinic. American Township & the Lima Mall corridor Bath Township & the OSU Lima campus area ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Lima - 45801 — Mercy Health - St. Rita's Women's Wellness Center Imaging Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Lima area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## Lima Builds Engines and Tanks, DEXA Measures the People Who Build Them The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Lima, 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. 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). ## Who Gets DEXA Scans in Lima, OH? ### Women Screening Bone Density Lima's DEXA provider is St. Rita's dedicated women's wellness imaging center, which makes bone density screening straightforward: the same visit that handles a mammogram can establish the T-score baseline physicians use to catch osteopenia years before a fracture. ### Manufacturing Workers on Physical Jobs Between the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, Ford's Lima Engine Plant, and the Cenovus refinery, thousands of Allen County residents do physically demanding work. DEXA shows what those years of labor are doing to muscle mass and bone, data worth having before your 50s. ### UNOH Racers & Riverwalk Runners University of Northwestern Ohio athletes, OSU Lima students, and the runners who lap the Rotary Riverwalk use DEXA to measure training results (lean mass by region, body fat, and bone density) instead of guessing from a mirror. ## Why Book Your Lima DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Lima-Area Clinic Mercy Health - St. Rita's Women's Wellness Center Imaging serves the Lima area. Its address, phone, and hours are listed further down this page. ### Results Within 24 Hours Your report arrives within 24 hours of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density. ### Transparent Pricing Cash-pay DEXA scans typically run $99–$250 depending on the clinic and scan type — each listing's price is confirmed when you book. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at most clinics. ## How Getting a DEXA Scan in Lima Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Lima and book a time that works 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 Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours ## Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Lima? Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes. [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_oh_lima_mobile&stockist-query=Lima%20OH) [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_oh_lima_desktop&stockist-query=Lima%20OH) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Lima DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Lima, OH? Lima's verified provider is Mercy Health - St. Rita's Women's Wellness Center Imaging at 770 W. High St, a block from the St. Rita's Medical Center campus just west of downtown. It's a dedicated women's imaging center offering DEXA bone density scanning alongside 3D mammography and ultrasound. Text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 to arrange an appointment. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Lima? Each clinic sets its own scan pricing, not Dexascans.com. Cash-pay DEXA in the Lima area generally runs $99-$250, depending on whether you book body composition, bone density, or both. HSA and FSA payments are accepted at many providers, and self-pay clinic rates usually run well below hospital list prices. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Lima? For body composition, no, you can book directly. For a bone density scan billed to insurance, plan on a physician's order; doctors across Mercy Health - St. Rita's and Lima Memorial Health System order DEXA routinely for osteoporosis screening. Self-pay bone density involves no referral. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Lima, Ohio? Bone density DEXA is commonly covered when medically necessary. Postmenopausal screening is the textbook case, and Medicare covers it on a standard schedule. Body composition scans are wellness services, self-pay at the provider's own rate, typically $99-$250. Both scan types can be paid with HSA or FSA funds. Is a DEXA scan safe? Yes. The dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray, under what an ordinary day of background radiation. You lie on an open, padded table for 10-15 minutes, fully clothed. No needles, no tunnel, no downtime. You could scan before a shift and go straight to work. What does a DEXA scan measure at Lima's Women's Wellness Center? The core test is bone mineral density, the T-score physicians use to diagnose osteopenia and osteoporosis, and DEXA technology also quantifies body fat and lean muscle by region plus visceral fat. One low-dose scan, one detailed report, delivered within 24 hours. How long does a DEXA appointment take in Lima? About 30 minutes door to door, with 10-15 minutes of scan time. The West High Street location is a block from St. Rita's and minutes from every Lima neighborhood, from Faurot Park's west side to the Northside, so it fits easily into a normal day. How is DEXA different from the InBody scale at a Lima gym? An InBody-style device pushes a small electrical current through your body and estimates composition, with results that swing 5-8% on hydration alone. DEXA images tissue directly with low-dose X-ray at about ±1-2% accuracy, and it's the only one that measures bone density, which no impedance scale can touch. Is there bone density testing near St. Rita's Medical Center? Yes, that's precisely where Lima's verified DEXA provider sits. The Women's Wellness Center Imaging office at 770 W. High St is steps from the St. Rita's campus on the West Market Street medical corridor, so many patients pair the scan with other appointments. Text (786) 420-6630 to book. Why do Lima's manufacturing workers and athletes book DEXA scans? Lima's economy is physical (the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center building the Abrams, Ford's largest engine plant, the Cenovus refinery) and decades of that work show up in muscle and bone. DEXA quantifies both, while UNOH Racers, OSU Lima students, and Rotary Riverwalk runners use the same scan to measure what their training is actually building. ## Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Lima Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Lima area. - ### Mercy Health - St. Rita's Women's Wellness Center Imaging 770 W. 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