--- title: "DEXA Scan in Salt Lake City, UT | Compare 2 Clinics & Prices" description: "DEXA Scans in Salt Lake City, from the Avenues to Sugar House. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Salt Lake City, UT — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/ut/salt-lake-city" --- [Dexascan](/) › [Utah](/#ut) › Salt Lake City # DEXA Scans in Salt Lake City, UT Book a DEXA scan in Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake County capital pressed against the Wasatch Range. DEXA measures body fat, lean muscle mass, and bone density to the standard used in clinical research. 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 Salt Lake City Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ut_salt-lake-city_mobile&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Salt Lake City Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ut_salt-lake-city_desktop&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) 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 Salt Lake City runs right up against the Wasatch Front, and it shows in how the city lives: the Bonneville Shoreline Trail traverses the foothills above the Avenues, City Creek Canyon climbs straight out of downtown, and world-class skiing in the Cottonwood canyons sits within a short drive. The city's published DEXA options include LDS Hospital, the Intermountain hospital in the upper Avenues at 8th Ave C St, and Highland Family Practice at 4460 S. Highland Dr., Suite 400 on the valley's east bench, giving residents both a hospital-based and a clinic-based path to a scan. The University of Utah adds an academic medical center and a deep exercise-science culture, and the city's mix of skiers, climbers, cyclists, and trail runners produces exactly the population DEXA serves best. One scan settles what the foothills keep asking: whether all that vertical is building muscle, burning fat, and keeping bone strong. County Salt Lake County Area Code 801 / 385 Population 200,000+ Major Hospital System University of Utah Health ## Serving Salt Lake City Neighborhood by Neighborhood Clients come from across the city and the east bench, from the Avenues and Capitol Hill to Sugar House and beyond. The Avenues Capitol Hill Marmalade Downtown Central City Liberty Wells Ballpark Sugar House 9th and 9th Yalecrest Federal Heights East Bench Rose Park Glendale Poplar Grove Millcreek (adjacent) ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Salt Lake City - 84124 — Highland Family Practice - 84143 — LDS Hospital Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Salt Lake City area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## DEXA Scans in Salt Lake City, from the Avenues to Sugar House The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Salt Lake City, 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. 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 Salt Lake City ### Skiers, Climbers & Foothills Athletes From Bonneville Shoreline Trail runners to skiers who chase snow in Big and Little Cottonwood, Salt Lake's mountain athletes use DEXA to track regional lean mass and body fat across seasons of very different training. ### University & Medical Community With the University of Utah's academic medical center shaping the city's health culture, Salt Lake residents treat DEXA as the ground-truth instrument behind wearables: measured visceral fat, muscle balance, and bone density instead of estimates. ### Adults Screening for Osteoporosis With Intermountain's LDS Hospital in the Avenues among the city's published DEXA locations, Salt Lake City adults referred for bone density testing can get clinical T-scores close to home and track them year over year. ## Why Book Your Salt Lake City DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Salt Lake City-Area Clinic Highland Family Practice serves the Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City? 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_ut_salt-lake-city_mobile&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ut_salt-lake-city_desktop&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Salt Lake City DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Salt Lake City, UT? Salt Lake City's two published DEXA options bracket the city: LDS Hospital, the Intermountain hospital at 8th Ave and C Street in the upper Avenues, and Highland Family Practice at 4460 S. Highland Dr. on the east bench near Millcreek. Both appear in the listings on this page — book through whichever facility is easier to reach from Sugar House, 9th and 9th, or downtown. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Salt Lake City? Pricing is set by each facility, not by us — cash-pay body-composition DEXA along the Wasatch Front generally falls in the $99–$250 range depending on the provider and scan type, so confirm the cost when you schedule. Insurance-billed hospital imaging through University of Utah Health or Intermountain runs on your plan's rates instead, which is one reason many athletes choose the cash-pay route. Why is DEXA scanning especially valuable for Salt Lake City outdoor athletes? Salt Lake City offers world-class skiing at Alta, Snowbird, Park City, and Brighton right in its backyard, plus summer hiking and trail running in the Wasatch Range. At altitude, with athletes pushing performance limits year-round, precise body composition monitoring earns its keep. The facilities listed here run medical-grade DEXA equipment accurate to within 1-2% for body fat, lean muscle, and bone density — the same clinical standard used in exercise-science research at the University of Utah. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Salt Lake City? It depends on the scan and the facility. Cash-pay body composition scans are generally direct-book with no referral, while a hospital-based bone-density exam — the kind LDS Hospital's imaging department runs — is usually ordered by your physician. Check with the facility you choose from the listings before you go. Is a DEXA scan safe? (Salt Lake City DEXA scanning) Yes. A DEXA scan's X-ray dose is tiny — less than the extra cosmic radiation Salt Lake City residents absorb daily just from living at 4,300 feet — and the scan is painless, non-invasive, and takes 10-15 minutes. That makes seasonal rescans practical for Wasatch Front athletes tracking bone density year over year. How long does a DEXA scan take in Salt Lake City? Plan on 10-15 minutes on the table, easy to slot before a ski day at Snowbird or after a trail run in Millcreek Canyon. Total visit length differs between a family practice and a hospital imaging department, so ask about timing when you book. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Salt Lake City, Utah? Many plans cover DEXA when a physician orders it for medically necessary bone-density testing, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health, and Cigna plans often include bone density screening benefits for eligible patients. Wellness body-composition scans are typically self-pay; ask the clinic whether it takes HSA/FSA cards. What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Salt Lake City? A full body DEXA scan reports total and regional body fat percentage, lean muscle distribution, visceral fat, and bone mineral density. For Alta and Snowbird skiers, Wasatch trail runners, and Big Cottonwood Canyon cyclists, that data shows whether high-altitude training is building muscle and protecting bone — precision a wearable can't match. How is DEXA different from InBody scans at Salt Lake City gyms? Gyms and rec centers around Salt Lake City offer InBody BIA scans, but bioimpedance can drift +/-5-8% with hydration — a real issue at altitude, where athletes often run slightly dehydrated. DEXA measures tissue directly by X-ray at +/-1-2% accuracy and is the research standard at institutions like University of Utah Health Sciences. Can I get same-day DEXA scan results in Salt Lake City? Turnaround depends on where you scan: clinic-based providers commonly email results within about a day, while hospital imaging reports route back through your physician. Ask the facility about timing when you book — especially if you're trying to get numbers before ski season — rather than counting on same-day delivery. ## 2 DEXA Scan Locations in Salt Lake City Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Salt Lake City metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. - ### Highland Family Practice 4460 S. Highland Dr., Suite 400 Salt Lake City, UT 84124 [(801) 272-4111](tel:8012724111) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ut_salt-lake-city_mobile&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ut_salt-lake-city_desktop&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highland%20Family%20Practice%2C%204460%20S.%20Highland%20Dr.%2C%20Suite%20400%2C%20Salt%20Lake%20City%2C%20UT%2C%2084124) - ### LDS Hospital 8th Ave C St, Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, UT 84143 Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ut_salt-lake-city_mobile&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ut_salt-lake-city_desktop&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LDS%20Hospital%2C%208th%20Ave%20C%20St%2C%20Salt%20Lake%20City%2C%20UT%2C%20Salt%20Lake%20City%2C%20UT%2C%2084143) ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Sandy, UT](/ut/sandy) - [DEXA Scan in Provo, UT](/ut/provo) - [DEXA Scan in Layton, UT](/ut/layton) [👉 Choose a location in Salt Lake City](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ut_salt-lake-city_mobile&stockist-query=Salt%20Lake%20City%20UT) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/#organization", "name": "Dexascans.com", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com", "logo": "https://www.dexascans.com/favicon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/ut/salt-lake-city/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/ut/salt-lake-city", "name": "DEXA Scan in Salt Lake City, UT | Compare 2 Clinics & Prices", "description": "DEXA Scans in Salt Lake City, from the Avenues to Sugar House. 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