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DEXA Bone Density Scan vs X-Ray Spine

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

DEXA Bone Density Scan: $200 total · Medicare pays $160 · Patient pays $40

X-Ray Spine: $200 total · Medicare pays $160 · Patient pays $40

Cost Comparison

MetricDEXA Bone Density ScanX-Ray Spine
Total Average Cost$200$200
Medicare Pays$160$160
Patient Pays$40$40
Categoryimagingimaging

FAQ

What is the cost difference between DEXA Bone Density Scan and X-Ray Spine?
DEXA Bone Density Scan costs $200 on average, while X-Ray Spine costs $200 — a difference of $0.
How much does Medicare pay for DEXA Bone Density Scan vs X-Ray Spine?
Medicare typically pays $160 for DEXA Bone Density Scan (patient owes $40). For X-Ray Spine, Medicare pays $160 (patient owes $40).
What is DEXA Bone Density Scan?
Low-dose X-ray to measure bone mineral density.
What is X-Ray Spine?
X-ray imaging of the spine.