DEXA bone density scan cost in Houston, TX
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, 52 hospitals list a cash price for DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine: from $102.04 to $2,568.33, with a median of $410.90. The lowest listed price is at Harris Health and 1 other hospital — $308.86 less than the median here. Across Texas, the median is $414.50 at 253 hospitals.
- The median here, $410.90, is 11% above the US median of $370.30.
- That is 3.8× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($106.81).
- Houston, TX ranks 2nd of 4 metro areas in Texas by median, cheapest first.
- 12 of 52 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Cash prices at 52 facilities across 20 cities for code 77080, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Nov 4, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Sep 8, 2026.
Lowest$102.04Harris Health + 1 more
Median$410.90half of hospitals charge less
Highest$2,568.33in this market
Difference25.2×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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.
median
Lowest $102.04Highest $2,568.33
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Health lowest Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 BONE DENSITY DUAL ENERGY ABSORPTION(DXA)+1 more line at this price File of Mar 24, 2026 · source file | $102.04 | $705.00 | $39.09–$458.25 | 86% |
| Harris Health lowest Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 DEXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL 1+ SITES (HIPS, PELVIS, SPINE)+1 more line at this price File of Mar 24, 2026 · source file | $102.04 | $705.00 | $39.09–$458.25 | 86% |
| Hsa St. Joseph Houston, TX · (713) 757-1000 DXA BN DENSITY AXIAL 1+SITE File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $102.92 | $1,100.86 | $99.32–$147.03 | 91% |
| Sweeny Community Hospital Sweeny, TX · (979) 548-3311 DXA bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine File of Sep 8, 2026 · source file | $213.18 | $355.30 | $106.59–$355.30 | 40% |
| Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center The Woodlands, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Tirr Memorial Hermann Houston, TX HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital Pearland, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Humble, TX · (281) 540-7700 HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Houston, TX · (713) 242-3000 HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Katy, TX · (281) 392-1111 HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 725-5000 HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $311.28 | $972.75 | — | 68% |
| The Methodist Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 790-2221 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $340.00 | $680.00 | — | 50% |
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, TX HC BONE DENSITY DXA DUAL ENERGY+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $362.40 | $1,132.50 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $362.40 | $1,132.50 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $362.40 | $1,132.50 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Texas Medical Center) Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $362.40 | $1,132.50 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Cypress) Cypress, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $362.40 | $1,132.50 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Upper Kirby) Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $362.40 | $1,132.50 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Bellaire) Bellaire, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $362.40 | $1,132.50 | — | 68% |
| Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital Bellaire, TX HC BONE DENSITY DXA AXIAL SKELET+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $362.40 | $1,132.50 | — | 68% |
| Shriners Childrens Texas Galveston, TX · (409) 770-6600 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Mar 18, 2026 · source file | $382.80 | $382.80 | $32.16–$212.68 | — |
| The Community Hospital of Brazosport Lake Jackson, TX · (979) 297-4411 DEXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL SKELE File of Feb 28, 2026 · source file | $399.70 | $1,142.00 | $38.09–$918.17 | 65% |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center Pasadena, TX · (281) 487-0700 BONE DXA DUAL ENERGY File of Feb 28, 2026 · source file | $405.30 | $1,158.00 | $37.14–$868.50 | 65% |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Springwood Village Spring, TX · (936) 266-4050 HC XR BONE DENSITY STUDY File of Feb 28, 2026 · source file | $416.50 | $1,190.00 | $38.09–$1,190.00 | 65% |
| St. Lukes Hospital at the Vintage Houston, TX · (832) 534-5000 HC XR BONE DENSITY STUDY File of Feb 28, 2026 · source file | $416.50 | $1,190.00 | $38.09–$1,190.00 | 65% |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center Houston, TX · (832) 355-1000 HC XR BONE DENSITY STUDY File of Feb 28, 2026 · source file | $416.50 | $1,190.00 | $36.76–$1,190.00 | 65% |
| St Luke's the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 266-4050 HC XR BONE DENSITY STUDY File of Feb 28, 2026 · source file | $416.50 | $1,190.00 | $38.09–$1,190.00 | 65% |
| St Luke's Lakeside Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 266-4055 HC XR BONE DENSITY STUDY File of Feb 28, 2026 · source file | $416.50 | $1,190.00 | $38.09–$1,190.00 | 65% |
| St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 637-7000 HC XR BONE DENSITY STUDY File of Feb 28, 2026 · source file | $416.50 | $1,190.00 | $38.09–$1,190.00 | 65% |
| Voyages of Sugar Land South Sugar Land, TX DXA Bone Density Axial File of Aug 6, 2026 · source file | $501.26 | $501.26 | $125.32–$375.95 | — |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC DUAL ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY (DXA) BONE DEN. ST+2 more lines at this price File of Mar 5, 2026 · source file | $548.73 | $819.00 | $39.09–$778.05 | 33% |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 522-1000 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $638.00 | $1,276.00 | — | 50% |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX · (281) 477-1000 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $638.00 | $1,276.00 | — | 50% |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Katy, TX HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $638.00 | $1,276.00 | — | 50% |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 274-8000 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $638.00 | $1,276.00 | — | 50% |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 270-2000 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $638.00 | $1,276.00 | — | 50% |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX · (281) 333-5503 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $638.00 | $1,276.00 | — | 50% |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (346) 618-1506 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $638.00 | $1,276.00 | — | 50% |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX · (281) 420-8600 HC DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $638.00 | $1,276.00 | — | 50% |
| Cornerstone Hospital Conroe Conroe, TX DEXA BONE DENSITY HIP/PELV/SP File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,134.00 | $1,134.00 | — | — |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Pasadena, TX · (713) 359-1000 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; axial skeleton (eg, hips, pelvis, spine) +1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $1,563.40 | $1,563.40 | $93.80–$1,407.06 | — |
| The Womans Hospital of Texas Houston, TX · (713) 790-1234 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $1,634.60 | $1,634.60 | $572.11 | — |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West Houston, TX · (281) 588-8080 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; axial skeleton (eg, hips, pelvis, spine) +1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $2,051.00 | $2,051.00 | $38.85–$1,845.90 | — |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe Conroe, TX · (936) 539-1111 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $2,069.70 | $2,069.70 | $38.85–$1,862.73 | — |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland Houston, TX · (713) 770-7000 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $2,164.61 | $2,164.61 | $38.85–$1,839.92 | — |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Humble, TX · (281) 359-7500 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $2,349.13 | $2,349.13 | $38.85–$2,114.22 | — |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball Houston, TX · (281) 351-7500 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $2,390.67 | $2,390.67 | $38.85–$2,032.07 | — |
| HCA Houston Mainland Texas City, TX · (281) 332-2511 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; axial skeleton (eg, hips, pelvis, spine) +1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $2,568.33 | $2,568.33 | $38.85–$2,311.50 | — |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Alvin, TX · (281) 332-2511 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $2,568.33 | $2,568.33 | $38.85–$898.92 | — |
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Outpatient: lowest $102.04, median $410.90, highest $2,568.33 — a 25.2× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 40 facilities here, median $362.40. 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 13 of 24 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at none is it 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.