Imaging
CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip cost in Florida
CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip 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 Florida
From 28 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Florida.
Nationwide typical: $333 (most listed prices $101–$1,243).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Quantitative CT. DXA of the hip/spine (77080) is a different and more common bundle.
Cheapest in Florida
Total price
CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip
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.
In Florida, from 28 providers. Most listed prices: $197–$1,364.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $115
- $149
- Northwest Florida Community Hospital$178Hospital · ChipleyEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $88.80est. $115 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Doctors Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $122est. $149 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $151est. $178 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Northwest Florida Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $179est. $206 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lake Butler Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $205est. $231 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Shands Jacksonville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $216est. $243 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics-Uhealth Tow price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $401est. $427 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026 - $840
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital South Florida - Coral Gables price file · checked Oct 2026 - $840
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale price file · checked Oct 2026 - $840
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital South Florida - Hollywood price file · checked Oct 2026 - $840
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches price file · checked Oct 2026 - $840est. $866 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg price file · checked Oct 2026
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.