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Bone density scan (DXA), peripheral site (wrist, heel), with interpretation cost in Illinois

Bone density scan (DXA), peripheral site (wrist, heel), with interpretation is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Illinois

$261Typical
$96.09 – $502Most listed prices

From 126 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.

Nationwide typical: $225 (most listed prices $86.04–$768).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Offices and imaging centers usually bill and quote the global code without modifiers. Central (hip/spine) DXA is 77080 or 77085 and is a different bundle.

Cheapest in Illinois

Total price

Bone density scan (DXA), peripheral site (wrist, heel), with interpretation

The scan + the radiologist's read

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$48.99Lowest est. total
$261Typical
$1,694Highest

In Illinois, from 126 providers. Most listed prices: $96.09–$502.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Loretto Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Read only
    $15.67
    Source: Loretto Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc
    Hospital · Mount Vernon, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Read only
    $25.20
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Deaconess Illinois Medical Center
    Hospital · Marion, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Read only
    $25.20
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc.
    Hospital · Anna, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Read only
    $25.20
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc
    Hospital · Red Bud, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Read only
    $25.20
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline
    Hospital · Rock Island, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Read only
    $26.40
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. SwedishAmerican Medical Group
    Hospital · Rockford, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Scan only
    $22.59est. $48.99 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: SwedishAmerican Medical Group price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Thorek Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Scan only
    $23est. $49.40 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Thorek Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Methodist Hospital of Chicago dba Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Scan only
    $23est. $49.40 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Methodist Hospital of Chicago dba Thorek Memorial price fil · checked Oct 2026
  10. Blessing Hospital
    Hospital · Quincy, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Read only
    $51.32
    Source: Blessing Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Wabash General Hospital District
    Hospital · Mount Carmel, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Scan only
    $25.45est. $51.85 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Wabash General Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Holy Cross Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    Bone density scan (DXA), wrist, heel or other peripheral site
    Scan only
    $32.94est. $59.34 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026

See all prices for Bone density scan (DXA), peripheral site (wrist, heel), with interpretation

Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.