DEXA bone density scan cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine as an inpatient: from $398.43 to $398.43, with a median of $398.43. Across Kentucky, the median is $525.00 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 77080, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY Hc Dxa Bone Density Axial - Dexa Bone Density | $398.43 | $996.08 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $398.43, median $398.43, highest $398.43.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $461.72 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A DEXA scan uses a very low dose of X-rays to measure bone density, usually at the hip and lower spine. It is used to check for osteoporosis and to judge the risk of fracture, and is commonly done for women over 65 and others at higher risk.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the scan and the report of bone density scores. The physician's interpretation may be billed separately, and adding a spine fracture check (vertebral fracture assessment) uses a different code.