Average Medicaid Bone Density Scan (DEXA) Payments
Typical Medicaid Bone Density Scan (DEXA) reimbursement across 1,200 cities
Avg. Medicaid Paid
$30.52
Price Range
$0.00 – $328.38
Total Claims
1.5M
Cities
1200
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.
About This Procedure
A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density to assess osteoporosis risk and monitor bone health. Primarily scans the hip and spine.
Why do these costs look low?
These figures represent Medicaid reimbursement rates — the amounts that state Medicaid programs actually paid providers. Medicaid typically reimburses significantly less than private insurance or out-of-pocket prices. If you have private insurance or are paying cash, expect higher costs. See the cost components below for per-code averages.
Costs by City
| City | Avg. Paid | Min / Max | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland, KY | $34.49 | $4.12 – $49.08 | 3,291 | 5 |
| Lancaster, CA | $18.24 | $17.54 – $24.80 | 3,298 | 3 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $54.34 | $4.39 – $65.10 | 3,307 | 3 |
| Hershey, PA | $18.64 | $9.10 – $21.46 | 3,312 | 4 |
| Laguna Hills, CA | $11.16 | $0.07 – $19.99 | 3,335 | 5 |
| Daly City, CA | $10.13 | $2.84 – $12.42 | 3,336 | 3 |
| Oakhurst, NJ | $48.21 | $48.21 – $48.21 | 3,348 | 1 |
| Lafayette, CA | $30.04 | $30.04 – $30.04 | 3,424 | 1 |
| Brockton, MA | $38.41 | $2.14 – $93.79 | 3,540 | 10 |
| Chandler, AZ | $17.90 | $17.90 – $17.90 | 3,545 | 1 |
| Cambridge, MA | $29.77 | $1.68 – $88.80 | 3,754 | 6 |
| Lakewood, CA | $21.59 | $21.59 – $21.59 | 3,799 | 1 |
| Shreveport, LA | $8.47 | $1.59 – $12.64 | 3,809 | 9 |
| West Nyack, NY | $30.37 | $30.30 – $40.01 | 3,815 | 2 |
| Rochester, NY | $49.05 | $2.78 – $76.17 | 3,835 | 9 |
| Elmhurst, NY | $38.88 | $5.49 – $43.20 | 3,841 | 8 |
| Houston, TX | $5.47 | $0.00 – $25.11 | 4,104 | 33 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | $57.80 | $16.78 – $76.47 | 4,118 | 2 |
| Denver, CO | $17.06 | $0.00 – $64.14 | 4,122 | 8 |
| Honolulu, HI | $37.07 | $1.61 – $58.64 | 4,131 | 14 |
| Hato Rey, PR | $26.19 | $14.67 – $34.72 | 4,171 | 7 |
| Toms River, NJ | $20.36 | $3.37 – $92.38 | 4,178 | 7 |
| Dayton, OH | $18.21 | $2.75 – $59.94 | 4,322 | 10 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $31.11 | $2.61 – $52.41 | 4,335 | 6 |
| Burlingame, CA | $13.24 | $2.79 – $13.52 | 4,369 | 3 |
| Englewood Cliffs, NJ | $50.74 | $50.74 – $50.74 | 4,417 | 1 |
| Teaneck, NJ | $72.41 | $5.55 – $82.43 | 4,498 | 4 |
| Dallas, TX | $57.13 | $0.00 – $93.32 | 4,520 | 22 |
| Cedar Knolls, NJ | $60.31 | $60.31 – $60.31 | 4,526 | 1 |
| Woodland Hills, CA | $52.44 | $0.00 – $103.19 | 4,598 | 8 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34.29 | $2.63 – $72.32 | 4,600 | 13 |
| Corbin, KY | $25.88 | $4.36 – $33.12 | 4,684 | 5 |
| Springfield, MA | $36.93 | $2.26 – $65.66 | 4,750 | 5 |
| Anaheim, CA | $9.07 | $0.03 – $19.70 | 4,813 | 12 |
| Glendale, CA | $8.06 | $0.24 – $49.75 | 4,912 | 16 |
| Plantation, FL | $6.38 | $4.37 – $6.51 | 5,299 | 4 |
| Lawrence, MA | $28.53 | $1.87 – $42.81 | 5,440 | 15 |
| Detroit, MI | $29.35 | $5.56 – $61.38 | 5,476 | 8 |
| Manhasset, NY | $73.70 | $3.42 – $95.24 | 5,662 | 6 |
| Downey, CA | $75.55 | $7.44 – $112.08 | 5,684 | 7 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $22.79 | $0.00 – $53.97 | 5,878 | 48 |
| Lexington, KY | $64.01 | $0.00 – $100.67 | 5,899 | 21 |
| Hartford, CT | $48.06 | $3.09 – $95.40 | 5,943 | 14 |
| Orange, CA | $33.37 | $4.74 – $65.97 | 5,990 | 23 |
| Royal Oak, MI | $19.83 | $4.65 – $55.41 | 6,070 | 4 |
| Farmington, CT | $37.07 | $3.58 – $61.66 | 6,186 | 8 |
| Dearborn, MI | $22.69 | $4.63 – $60.43 | 6,404 | 6 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35.89 | $0.33 – $64.72 | 6,649 | 27 |
| Vineland, NJ | $79.66 | $8.35 – $106.69 | 6,670 | 6 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $33.31 | $11.82 – $64.32 | 6,771 | 16 |
Cost Components
National averages for each billing code in this procedure category. Sorted by claim volume.
| 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 averages group common billing codes used when providers bill Medicaid for this procedure. Individual costs will vary.