--- title: "DEXA Scan in Charleston, WV | Compare 3 Clinics & Prices" description: "Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Charleston, WV from $150 — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/wv/charleston" --- [Dexascans](/) / [West Virginia](/#wv) / Charleston West Virginia · Kanawha County # DEXA scans in Charleston In West Virginia's capital city, the DEXA listings on this page show where to book a scan. One scan measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density for residents across the Kanawha Valley. [See clinics](#locations) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) 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 clinics listed 3 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 3 Charleston clinics 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 Charleston, West Virginia's Capital The 3 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Charleston, 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. West Virginia's capital spreads along the Kanawha River where the Elk River joins it, with the gold dome of the State Capitol marking the East End and Kanawha Boulevard tracing the riverfront that walkers and runners use daily. Charleston is the government, medical, and commercial center of the state, and Kanawha County's care is anchored by Charleston Area Medical Center, with the University of Charleston's riverside campus adding a student population across the water. The DEXA listings on this page show each clinic's address and contact details, so Capitol-complex employees and anyone working the central business district can find a convenient stop. Outdoors, Kanawha State Forest just south of the city gives trail runners and mountain bikers a genuine mountain playground, and Magic Island and Haddad Riverfront Park keep river-level recreation in walking distance of downtown. For a state confronting some of the nation's toughest health statistics, DEXA offers Charlestonians something practical: exact body fat, muscle, and bone density numbers to act on. 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 Kanawha County Area code 304 / 681 Population 48,000+ Major hospital system Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Charleston Each ZIP below is in the Charleston service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 25301 — The Life Center For Healthy Aging, Saint Francis Hospital, The Center for Pain Relief - 25301 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Charleston area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## Serving Charleston & the Kanawha Valley Clients reach the listings on this page from every Charleston neighborhood and the valley towns around the capital. Downtown East End West Side South Hills Kanawha City South Charleston Dunbar St. Albans Who books one ## Who Gets a DEXA Scan in Charleston, WV ### Capitol & Downtown Workforce State employees and downtown professionals can check the listings on this page for a convenient stop. A ten-minute DEXA scan turns an annual wellness goal into hard numbers: body fat percentage, visceral fat, and lean mass. ### Kanawha State Forest Trail Athletes Trail runners and mountain bikers who train in Kanawha State Forest, and the walkers and runners who log daily miles on Kanawha Boulevard, use DEXA to track lean muscle and fat changes a scale cannot see. ### Adults Prioritizing Bone Health West Virginia's population skews older, and bone density screening matters here. DEXA T-scores catch osteopenia before it becomes osteoporosis, with Charleston Area Medical Center anchoring follow-up care in the capital. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Charleston works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Charleston 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 Charleston DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### Charleston-Area Clinics 3 clinics serve the Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston? Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch. [See clinics](#locations) [Call Dexascans: (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Charleston DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Charleston, WV? The Life Center For Healthy Aging, at 815 Quarrier Street, Suite 300 in Charleston, WV, runs DEXA scans for the Charleston area. Call (304) 989-8494 to schedule your appointment. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Charleston? There is no single Charleston 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 Charleston? 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 Charleston, but ask when you book, since some hospital departments require one. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Charleston, West Virginia? Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician orders the scan as medically necessary, say after a referral from a doctor at a health system in Kanawha County like Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC), insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both. Is a DEXA scan safe in Charleston? Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at The Life Center For Healthy Aging 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 Charleston? Where a Charleston 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, including the bone-density study a Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) physician would order on its own. How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Charleston? Plan on 30 minutes in Charleston — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at The Life Center For Healthy Aging. 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 like Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Charleston. Find a clinic ## 3 DEXA scan locations in Charleston Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Charleston metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Distance Price Sort ## Filters Distance Price Sort Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Charleston area. 3 clinics - 1 ### [The Life Center For Healthy Aging](/c/the-life-center-for-healthy-aging) 815 Quarrier Street, Suite 300 Charleston, WV 25301 From $150 [(304) 989-8494](tel:+13049898494) Call to confirm current hours [Call (304) 989-8494](tel:+13049898494) [View details](/c/the-life-center-for-healthy-aging) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Life%20Center%20For%20Healthy%20Aging%2C%20815%20Quarrier%20Street%2C%20Suite%20300%2C%20Charleston%2C%20WV%2C%2025301) - 2 ### [Saint Francis Hospital](/c/saint-francis-hospital) 333 Laidley Street Charleston, WV 25301 Call price not published [(304) 347-6500](tel:+13043476500) Call to confirm current hours [Call (304) 347-6500](tel:+13043476500) [View details](/c/saint-francis-hospital) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saint%20Francis%20Hospital%2C%20333%20Laidley%20Street%2C%20Charleston%2C%20WV%2C%2025301) - 3 ### [The Center for Pain Relief](/c/the-center-for-pain-relief-inc) 400 Court Street, #100 Charleston, WV 25301 Call price not published [(304) 347-6120](tel:+13043476120) Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (304) 347-6120](tel:+13043476120) [View details](/c/the-center-for-pain-relief-inc) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Center%20for%20Pain%20Relief%2C%20400%20Court%20Street%2C%20%23100%2C%20Charleston%2C%20WV%2C%2025301) No clinics match these filters Every Charleston-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scan Cost in Charleston Cash-pay prices at Charleston clinics, taken from each clinic's published listing or confirmed with them by phone. 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