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DEXA Scan

Cost of a DEXA Scan Visit:
$36-$94

Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC

How much does a dexa scan visit cost? The national median negotiated rate for CPT 77080 is $49, with rates ranging from $36 to $94 across 137,133 providers.

National Median

$49

Low End (P5)

$36

High End (P95)

$94

Providers

137,133

HSA/FSA eligible

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DEXA Scan Visit Costs by State

Click any state to see detailed dexa scan visit pricing. Colors represent the median negotiated rate for CPT 77080.

Median Visit Cost

$36
$94

DEXA Scan Visit Cost by State: All 50 States Ranked

States ranked from lowest to highest median dexa scan visit rate for CPT 77080 (Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, axial skeleton).

RankStateAverage↓
1Colorado
Range: $8 – $90
$39
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a dexa scan cost without insurance?

The average negotiated rate for a dexa scan (CPT 77080) is $54 nationally. Rates typically range from $36 to $94 depending on your state and provider. Without insurance, you may pay the provider's full charge rate, which can be 2-3x higher than negotiated rates.

How much does a dexa scan cost with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost for a dexa scan depends on your plan's copay, coinsurance, and whether you've met your deductible. The average insurer-negotiated rate is $54. Most plans charge a specialist copay of $30-$75, or you may owe a percentage (typically 20-30%) after your deductible is met.

Why do dexa scan costs vary by state?

Healthcare costs vary significantly by state due to differences in cost of living, provider supply and demand, state regulations, and negotiated rates between insurers and providers. Urban areas and states with higher costs of living (like New York and California) tend to have higher rates.

What does CPT code 77080 cover?

CPT 77080 is the billing code for: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, axial skeleton. This is one of the standard codes used when billing for this procedure.

What factors affect the cost of a dexa scan?

Several factors influence the cost: (1) Your geographic location — rates vary 2-3x between states, (2) Whether you have insurance and which plan, (3) Whether the provider is in-network, (4) The complexity of your case, (5) The facility where the procedure is performed.

Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate

These are the negotiated rates providers across the US are contracted to accept. Your personal share depends on your deductible and coinsurance. Call your insurer's member line with CPT code 77080 to get your exact estimate or talk to our AI to get your answers.

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Written by Jayant Panwar | Last reviewed: Q1 2026

Rates sourced from Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (Q1 2026). Negotiated rates are contracted prices between insurers and individual providers and do not represent guaranteed patient out-of-pocket costs. Actual costs depend on insurance plan terms, deductible status, coinsurance rate, and specific services received.