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Based on public Medicaid payment data.

Average Medicaid Bone Density Scan (DEXA) Payments in Albuquerque, NM: $27.92

Avg. Paid

$27.92

Range

$0.92 – $76.63

Total Claims

9,220

Providers

27

Typical Payment Range

Typical Medicaid Bone Density Scan (DEXA) payments fall between $4.97 and $29.70 per claim (median: $11.55). The top 10% of payments exceed $54.32.

Based on per-provider averages across all Medicaid claims in this category.

A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density to assess osteoporosis risk and monitor bone health. Primarily scans the hip and spine.

Understanding these costs

The amounts shown are Medicaid reimbursement rates — what state Medicaid programs paid providers per claim. Medicaid typically pays well below private insurance rates and out-of-pocket prices. Use this data to compare relative costs between providers, not as a price estimate for privately insured or self-pay patients.

Providers Offering Bone Density Scan (DEXA) in Albuquerque, NM

Provider Avg. Paid Claims Patients
Unm Hospital

2211 Lomas Blvd., N.E.

 $55.46 2,924 2,880
Mansi Bharat Mehta

8300 Constitution Ave Ne

 $7.58 1,304 1,147
Brett Alan Weitzel

4411 The 25 Way Ne Ste 150

 $29.98 873 867
Andrew Bruner

Msc 10-5550 1

 $8.16 711 706
Joanna Fair

2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne

 $4.77 681 667
Gary Mlady

2211 Lomas Blvd Ne

 $7.94 552 549
Lisa Christine Blacklock

Department Of Radiology

 $5.15 383 380
Lovelace Health System, Llc

4701 Montgomery Blvd Ne

 $76.63 268 268
Alfredo Stabnick Nino

8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202

 $17.98 264 250
Jonathan W Revels

2211 Lomas Blvd Ne

 $7.53 252 252
Richard Stanley Nenoff

8020 Constitution Place Ne

 $32.47 195 194
Shannon Lisa Tocchio

2211 Lomas Blvd Ne

 $10.55 173 168
Patrick Mcdonnell

8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202

 $6.46 141 137
Optumcare New Mexico, Llc

5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne

 $22.35 108 105
Eric Munoz

601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne

 $9.92 83 83
Susan Williamson

University Of New Mexico Hospital

 $8.42 81 76
Richard James Suhler

8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202

 $19.16 78 75
Lance A. Rudolph

300 Oak St Ne

 $27.29 26 25
Melanie Rae Pickering

8020 Constitution Pl Ne

 $0.92 16 13
Lauren Noland Mccullough

8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202

 $29.91 14 14
Jamie Graddy Giesbrandt

8020 Constitution Pl Ne

 $25.57 14 12
Jeffrey Hebert

601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne

 $9.46 14 14
John C Collingwood

4411 The 25 Way Ne

 $7.23 14 14
Timothy Michael Erwin

4411 The 25 Way Ne Ste 150

 $8.34 13 13
James J Montesinos

4411 The 25 Way Ne

 $7.56 13 13
Benjamin Mollett Whitlow

915 Vassar Dr Ne # 120

 $6.33 13 13
Alberto Gonzalez-Villaverde

4411 The 25 Way Ne

 $8.36 12 12

What to Expect: Bone Density Scan (DEXA)

A DEXA scan takes 10-20 minutes. You lie on a padded table while a scanning arm passes over your body, usually measuring the spine and hip. The radiation dose is very low — less than a chest X-ray. No preparation is needed, but avoid calcium supplements for 24 hours before the test. Results are given as a T-score, which your doctor will explain.

Cost Components

National average Medicaid payment per billing code. Individual rates vary by provider and state.

Code Description Avg. Paid Claims Providers
77080 DEXA bone density axial $31.22 1,554,202 4,143
77085 DEXA body composition $36.02 27,003 120
77081 DEXA bone density appendicular $12.66 17,988 88
77086 Vertebral fracture assessment $30.91 785 8

These are national Medicaid averages for each billing code. Actual amounts vary by state, provider, and complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Bone Density Scan (DEXA) cost in Albuquerque, NM?

Based on public Medicaid payment data, the average Medicaid reimbursement for Bone Density Scan (DEXA) in Albuquerque, NM is $27.92 per claim, based on 9,220 claims from 27 providers. Typical payments fall between $4.97 and $29.70. Note: Medicaid rates are typically much lower than private insurance or self-pay prices.

How many providers offer Bone Density Scan (DEXA) in Albuquerque, NM?

There are 27 Medicaid providers offering Bone Density Scan (DEXA) related services in Albuquerque, NM according to public payment data.

What is the price range for Bone Density Scan (DEXA) in Albuquerque, NM?

Medicaid reimbursement for Bone Density Scan (DEXA) in Albuquerque, NM ranges from $0.92 to $76.63 per claim, with an average of $27.92. Private insurance and self-pay costs are typically higher than these Medicaid rates.

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