DEXA Scan (Bone Density) cost in Alexandria, VA
DEXA Scan (Bone Density) costs $566 to $1,588 cash across 9 hospitals within 25 miles of Alexandria.
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Price range near Alexandria
Each dot is one hospital’s published cash price — cheapest on the left, most expensive on the right. Hospital-by-hospital detail below.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (5★) has the lowest price — $1,022 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Alexandria
Lowest published price here: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($566) and Medicare's 5-star CMS rating. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.
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What this price typically doesn't include
Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:
- Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
- Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
- Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
- Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
- Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient
Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.
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Before you schedule
A bone density scan in Alexandria ranges from about $529 to $1,588 in cash prices — that's a three-fold difference for the same test. Most facilities cluster around $566, which means you could save $1,000 or more just by choosing the right one. Since this is a straightforward imaging test with no emergency, you have real leverage to shop around before you book.
Call the radiology or imaging department at two or three hospitals and ask for their cash price for a DEXA scan — don't rely on what you find online, because it changes. If you have insurance, ask your billing office what your out-of-pocket responsibility would be at each place. Once you know your numbers, you can decide whether the savings are worth a slightly different location or appointment time.
Questions to ask when you call
Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.
"What is your cash price for DEXA Scan (Bone Density)?"
If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.
"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"
Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.
"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"
These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.
DEXA Scan (Bone Density) costs $566 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (5-star CMS rating) and up to $1,588 at Stonesprings Hospital Center in Alexandria, Virginia — a 2.8x difference for the same procedure across 9 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $600.
What else you should know
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These ambulatory surgery centers are near Alexandria. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fair Oaks HospitalInova Health System | $566 | $1,132 | 5/5 | 79.0% | Nonprofit | 14.3 mi |
| Inova Loudoun HospitalInova Health System | $566 | $1,132 | 5/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 5.9 mi |
| Inova Alexandria HospitalInova Health System | $566 | $1,132 | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Inova Mount Vernon HospitalInova Health System | $566 | $1,132 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Fauquier Hospital | $577 | $1,443 | 3/5 | 62.0% | For-profit | 5.9 mi |
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical CenterUVA Health | $586 | $1,171 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 5.9 mi |
| UVA Health Prince William Medical CenterUVA Health | $586 | $1,171 | 4/5 | 64.0% | Nonprofit | 5.9 mi |
| Reston Hospital CenterHCA Virginia | $1,588 | $1,588 | 3/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 5.9 mi |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center | $1,588 | $1,588 | 3/5 | 76.0% | For-profit | 5.9 mi |
Common questions
How much does DEXA Scan (Bone Density) cost in Alexandria, VA?
DEXA Scan (Bone Density) costs between $566 and $1,588 at 9 facilities near Alexandria, Virginia. The median price is $577. The Virginia statewide average is $600.
Which hospital is cheapest for DEXA Scan (Bone Density) near Alexandria?
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $566. It has a 5-star CMS quality rating and 79.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Alexandria, the lowest-priced facility (Inova Fair Oaks Hospital) has a 5-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Stonesprings Hospital Center) has a 3-star rating.
Where does this pricing data come from?
All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for DEXA Scan (Bone Density) near Alexandria is $1,022 — the difference between Inova Fair Oaks Hospital ($566) and Stonesprings Hospital Center ($1,588).
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Each hospital's prices come from its own published price file, dated per facility above. Quality and financial data compiled from CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports, August 2026. Full methodology →