DEXA bone density scan cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 59 hospitals list a cash price for DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine: from $62.36 to $1,667.32, with a median of $410.00. The lowest listed price is at Loretto Hospital — $347.64 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $469.92 at 110 hospitals.
- The median here, $410.00, is 11% above the US median of $370.30.
- That is 3.8× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($106.81).
- 10 of 59 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Cash prices at 59 facilities across 42 cities for code 77080, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Nov 10, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2025 and Nov 6, 2026.
Lowest$62.36Loretto Hospital
Median$410.00half of hospitals charge less
Highest$1,667.32in this market
Difference26.7×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
median
Lowest $62.36Highest $1,667.32
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto Hospital lowest Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $62.36 | $103.93 | $15.37–$590.72 | 40% |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dexa Bone Density Special File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $85.40 | $122.00 | $46.85–$523.06 | 30% |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dexa Bone Density Special File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $85.40 | $122.00 | $46.85–$523.06 | 30% |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Fitnescity Dexa Bone Density File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $87.50 | $125.00 | $48.00–$523.06 | 30% |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Fitnescity Dexa Bone Density File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $87.50 | $125.00 | $48.00–$523.06 | 30% |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 995-3000 DXA bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine File of Jul 1, 2026 · source file | $98.96 | $273.00 | $98.96–$300.30 | 64% |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 HC DEXA,BONE DENSITY, 1 + SITE, AXIAL SKELETON File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $111.00 | $1,317.00 | $30.64–$1,093.11 | 92% |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Joliet, IL · (815) 725-7133 BONE DENSITY File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $111.00 | $1,277.00 | $31.12–$1,277.00 | 91% |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 BONE DENSITY File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $111.00 | $1,173.00 | $31.12–$1,173.00 | 91% |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 DXA bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $133.56 | $477.00 | $157.41–$500.85 | 72% |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Scan Dexa, Axial Skeleton+4 more lines at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $150.86 | $794.00 | $74.26–$579.62 | 81% |
| MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 NM Dexa Bone Density+4 more lines at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $150.86 | $794.00 | $150.86–$1,099.69 | 81% |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Dxa, Bone Density Study, 1 Or More Sites; Axial Skeleton File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $164.00 | $164.00 | — | — |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC DEXA,BONE DENSITY, 1 + SITE, AXIAL SKELETON File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC DEXA,BONE DENSITY, 1 + SITE, AXIAL SKELETON File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC DEXA,BONE DENSITY, 1 + SITE, AXIAL SKELETON File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC DEXA,BONE DENSITY, 1 + SITE, AXIAL SKELETON File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 DXA Bone Density Study; Axial Skeleton File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $180.79 | $505.00 | $104.99–$480.96 | 64% |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 NM Dexa Bone Density+4 more lines at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $182.62 | $794.00 | $103.09–$836.88 | 77% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 DXA Bone Density Study; Axial Skeleton File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $183.06 | $678.00 | $104.99–$508.50 | 73% |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 DEXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $187.60 | $268.00 | $26.10–$214.40 | 30% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 BD Bone Density DEXA Axial Skeleton+1 more line at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $200.84 | $590.72 | $46.53–$383.97 | 66% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 DXA Bone Density Study; Axial Skeleton File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $217.90 | $1,023.00 | $104.99–$1,534.50 | 79% |
| Morris Hospital Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 DXA bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine File of Oct 27, 2026 · source file | $269.71 | $1,121.00 | $484.27–$1,154.63 | 76% |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 DXA bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $276.00 | $552.00 | $96.19–$552.00 | 50% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 DXA Bone Density Study; Axial Skeleton File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $284.57 | $1,103.00 | $1,103.00 | 74% |
| Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 BD Bone Density DEXA Axial Skeleton File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $294.84 | $1,092.00 | $36.73–$917.28 | 73% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 BONE DENSITY SPINE File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $354.43 | $590.72 | $15.37–$590.72 | 40% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Bone Density DXA 1+ Sites Axial File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $375.05 | $577.00 | $77.90–$315.04 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Bone Density DXA 1+ Sites Axial File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $375.05 | $577.00 | $77.90–$315.04 | 35% |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$667.14 | 50% |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $64.42–$656.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$662.83 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 6, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$729.80 | 50% |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$656.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$662.83 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$659.47 | 50% |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$667.48 | 50% |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$798.68 | 50% |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$729.80 | 50% |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 DXA AXIAL SKELETON File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $410.00 | $820.00 | $121.39–$738.00 | 50% |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC DEXA SPINE/HIP File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $434.61 | $1,317.00 | $33.09–$777.03 | 67% |
| Shriners Childrens - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 622-5400 DXA BONE DENSITY MEASUREMENT OF HIP; PELVIS; SPINE File of Mar 19, 2026 · source file | $438.20 | $438.20 | $32.46–$215.73 | — |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Dxa Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $457.00 | $457.00 | — | — |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Mm Dexa Bone Density, Axial File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $550.90 | $787.00 | $104.99–$700.43 | 30% |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 Mm Dexa Bone Density, Axial File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $550.90 | $787.00 | $104.99–$700.43 | 30% |
| Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake, IL · (792) 220-5500 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $578.25 | $771.00 | — | 25% |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB BONE DENSITY DXA, 1+ SITES, AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $596.00 | $596.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB BONE DENSITY DXA, 1+ SITES, AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $596.00 | $596.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HB BONE DENSITY DXA, 1+ SITES, AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $596.00 | $596.00 | — | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB DXA Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $637.00 | $910.00 | $166.53–$910.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB DXA Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $637.00 | $910.00 | $62.79–$910.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB DXA Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $637.00 | $910.00 | $172.90–$910.00 | 30% |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB DXA Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $637.00 | $910.00 | $145.60–$910.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB DXA Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $637.00 | $910.00 | $135.59–$910.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB DXA Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $637.00 | $910.00 | $175.63–$910.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB DXA Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $637.00 | $910.00 | $151.06–$910.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB DXA Bone Density Axial File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $637.00 | $910.00 | $176.54–$910.00 | 30% |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H XR DXA AXIAL File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $682.50 | $975.00 | $165.75–$926.25 | 30% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL SKELETON File of Dec 26, 2025 · source file | $733.04 | $916.30 | — | 20% |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Dxa, Bone Density Study, 1 Or More Sites; Axial Skeleton File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $912.00 | $912.00 | — | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Dxa, Bone Density Study, 1 Or More Sites; Axial Skeleton-Pbb File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $974.00 | $974.00 | — | — |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC RAD DUAL ENERGY DXA BONE DENSITY STDY ONE OR MORE SITES AXL SKL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,202.00 | $1,202.00 | — | — |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC RAD DUAL ENERGY DXA BONE DENSITY STDY ONE OR MORE SITES AXL SKL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,202.00 | $1,202.00 | — | — |
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL · (847) 360-3000 DEXA AXIAL File of Mar 31, 2025 · source file | $1,667.32 | $1,667.32 | $40.76–$245.00 | — |
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Outpatient: lowest $62.36, median $410.00, highest $1,667.32 — a 26.7× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 36 facilities here, median $410.00. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 40 of 45 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 4 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What DEXA bone density scan is, what the price covers and why prices differ: DEXA bone density scan explained.
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They are priced below $1 or below a tenth of the national median for code 77080 ($381.19). Such a line is almost always a physician's fee billed separately, an assistant's share or a placeholder — a real charge, but not the price of the procedure itself.
| Hospital | Cash price | File |
|---|---|---|
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, ILPF DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL | $15.37 | file |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, ILPF-DEXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL | $17.50 | file |
File Link to the hospital's own price file.