How much does DEXA bone density scan cost in Nevada?
CPT 77080 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Nevada.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $10cash | 0.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $41negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $52negotiated | 0.5× | ★★★★★ |
| North Vista Hospital (North Las Vegas) | Hospital | $113cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $113cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $168cash | 1.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Desert View Hospital (Pahrump) | Hospital | $168negotiated | 1.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $189negotiated | 1.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $189negotiated | 1.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $189negotiated | 1.8× | ★★★★★ |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $189negotiated | 1.8× | — |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $199negotiated | 1.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $201negotiated | 1.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.2% |
| Humboldt General Hospital (Winnemucca) | Hospital | $274cash | 2.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital (Fallon) | Hospital | $324cash | 3.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko) | Hospital | $429cash | 4.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Mesa View Regional Hospital (Mesquite) | Hospital | $471cash | 4.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $479cash | 4.5× | — |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $687cash | 6.5× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $687cash | 6.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $861cash | 8.1× | — |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $2,095cash | 19.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $2,432cash | 22.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
What should 77080 cost in Nevada?
For DEXA bone density scan (CPT 77080) in Nevada, a fair self-pay price is around $194, with hospitals ranging from $168 to $479 across 23 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $106, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DEXA bone density scan cost in Nevada?
A fair self-pay price for DEXA bone density scan (CPT 77080) in Nevada is around $194, with hospital prices ranging from $168 to $479 across 23 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 77080?
Medicare pays about $106 for DEXA bone density scan (CPT 77080). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of DEXA bone density scan?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.