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CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip cost in Iowa

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 Iowa

$403Typical
$162 – $574Most listed prices

From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.

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 Iowa

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.

$58.80Lowest est. total
$403Typical
$636Highest

In Iowa, from 16 providers. Most listed prices: $162–$574.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital
    Hospital · Dubuque, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Read only
    $26.40
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Anamosa, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Read only
    $26.40
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown
    Hospital · Sioux City, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Read only
    $26.40
    Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf
    Hospital · Bettendorf, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Read only
    $26.40
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine
    Hospital · Muscatine, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Read only
    $26.40
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Ringgold County Hospital
    Hospital · Mount Ayr, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Scan only
    $32.40est. $58.80 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. Broadlawns Medical Center
    Hospital · Des Moines, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Scan only
    $40est. $66.40 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. CHI Health Mercy Corning
    Hospital · Corning, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Scan only
    $231est. $257 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. CHI Health Missouri Valley
    Hospital · Missouri Valley, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Scan only
    $236est. $262 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Shenandoah Medical Center
    Hospital · Shenandoah, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Scan only
    $259est. $286 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Shenandoah Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Fort Dodge, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    All-in
    $298
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Cente price fil · checked Oct 2026
  12. Clarke County Hospital
    Hospital · Osceola, IA
    CT bone density scan, spine/hip
    Scan only
    $363est. $390 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

See all prices for CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip

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.