Imaging
Vertebral fracture assessment by DXA cost in Colorado
Vertebral fracture assessment by DXA 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 Colorado
From 35 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $203 (most listed prices $90.20–$589).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: VFA performed without a same-session axial DXA. When it is done with a hip/spine DXA, 77085 applies instead.
Cheapest in Colorado
Total price
Vertebral fracture assessment by DXA
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 Colorado, from 35 providers. Most listed prices: $85.66–$921.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Valley View Hospital$51.20Hospital · Glenwood SpringsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $58.95
- $58.95
- $17est. $51.20 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Valley View Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $24.75est. $58.95 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Sep 2026 - $24.75est. $58.95 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.08
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Francis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $71.90
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Banner Fort Collins Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $48.58est. $82.78 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Banner North Colorado Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $55.78est. $89.98 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63.95est. $98.15 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.08est. $98.28 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Longmont United Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.08est. $98.28 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: OrthoColorado Hospital at St. Anthony Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.08est. $98.28 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penrose Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.08est. $98.28 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Anthony Hospital 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.