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DEXA Scans and Health Insurance

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 12, 2023 | Replies (7)

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@katwhisperer

Unfortunately, I pay out of pocket for every DXA even though I'm on Osteo meds and it's supposed to be covered 100%.

My DXA place has TBS scoring capabilities. No facility offering that software takes my insurance. Now I'm kinda stuck and don't want to switch, since I understand patients should keep DXAs on same machine for most accurate tracking.

Luckily DXAs aren't super pricey. The place I use has a discounted "cash" rate.

I think insurance is required to cover if you're on osteo meds AND stay in network. Your network may have better choices.

If not, and insurance pays every 2 years, that's still not bad. Every other one will be covered if you get annually. Ask if they offer a cash/walk-in rate. Probably runs $75-125.

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Thanks!
I assumed the cost of a DEXA was a lot more than that by looking at my insurance EOB's.
I will have to check at the Imaging Center where I get them and see what the Cash price is.