Imaging
CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip cost in Mississippi
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 Mississippi
From 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Mississippi.
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 Mississippi
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 Mississippi, from 19 providers. Most listed prices: $80.96–$548.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $60.15
- $80.96
- Methodist Olive Branch Hospital$80.96Hospital · Olive BranchEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $33.75est. $60.15 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Noxubee General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.40
Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Monroe Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54.56est. $80.96 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Methodist North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54.56est. $80.96 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Methodist Olive Branch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $96
- $82.80est. $109 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UMMC Jackson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $82.80est. $109 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UMMC Madison Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $132est. $159 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Highland Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $166est. $192 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $185est. $211 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Forrest General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $207est. $234 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Claiborne County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $266est. $292 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
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.