DEXA bone density scan cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine: from $92.82 to $250.40, with a median of $161.70. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 2.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 77080. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson General Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $92.82 | $663.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $92.82 | $663.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $92.82 | $663.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $92.82 | $663.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $117.18 | $837.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $133.12 | $832.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL | $161.70 | $269.50 | — source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $173.58 | $789.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA DEXA,AXIAL SKELETON | $201.20 | $503.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $202.50 | $750.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Bone Density Measurement Using Dedicated X-Ray Machine | $207.20 | $1,295.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 77080 BONE DENSITY - 1 OR MORE SITES | $210.60 | $810.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA BD Bone Density DEXA Axial Skeleton | $250.40 | $313.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $92.82 | $125.15 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $92.82 | $92.82 |
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.
DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine in other states
- Alabama$423.38
- Alaska$435.24
- Arizona$315.00
- Arkansas$185.85
- California$504.00
- Colorado$414.05
- Connecticut$254.10
- Delaware$499.72
- Florida$546.00
- Georgia$407.94
- Hawaii$249.60
- Idaho$441.00
- Illinois$395.00
- Indiana$290.40
- Iowa$245.20
- Kansas$403.33
- Kentucky$525.00
- Maine$244.34
- Maryland$253.03
- Massachusetts$495.20
- Michigan$287.20
- Minnesota$224.75
- Mississippi$241.44
- Missouri$295.10
- Montana$325.73
- Nebraska$280.14
- Nevada$225.88
- New Hampshire$363.73
- New Jersey$125.23
- New Mexico$440.56
- New York$202.00
- North Carolina$413.48
- North Dakota$317.52
- Ohio$452.80
- Oklahoma$106.60
- Oregon$307.50
- Pennsylvania$262.80
- Puerto Rico$120.00
- Rhode Island$269.20
- South Carolina$351.65
- South Dakota$503.20
- Tennessee$119.76
- Texas$398.56
- Utah$263.34
- Vermont$530.08
- Virginia$566.00
- Washington$384.30
- West Virginia$331.50
- Wisconsin$251.22
- Wyoming$343.68
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.