How much does DEXA bone density scan cost in northern-virginia?
CPT 77080 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for northern-virginia.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center (Fredericksburg) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $111negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ |
| VHC Health, Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington) | Hospital | $200cash | 1.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Mary Washington Hospital (Fredericksburg) | Hospital | $358cash | 3.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.9% |
| Stafford Hospital (Stafford) | Hospital | $358cash | 3.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital (Alexandria) | Hospital | $566cash | 5.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (Fairfax) | Hospital | $566cash | 5.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital (Falls Church) | Hospital | $566cash | 5.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital (Leesburg) | Hospital | $566cash | 5.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (Alexandria) | Hospital | $566cash | 5.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Fauquier Hospital (Warrenton) | Hospital | $577cash | 5.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.6% |
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center (Haymarket) | Hospital | $586cash | 5.5× | ★★★★★ |
| UVA Health Prince William Medical Center (Manassas) | Hospital | $586cash | 5.5× | ★★★★★ |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (Woodbridge) | Hospital | $588cash | 5.5× | ★★★★★ |
| UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center (Culpeper) | Hospital | $754cash | 7.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Reston Hospital Center (Reston) gross charge | Hospital | $1,588cash | 14.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| StoneSprings Hospital Center (Dulles) gross charge | Hospital | $1,588cash | 14.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.1% |
What should 77080 cost in northern-virginia?
For DEXA bone density scan (CPT 77080) in northern-virginia, a fair self-pay price is around $566, with hospitals ranging from $410 to $587 across 16 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 northern-virginia?
A fair self-pay price for DEXA bone density scan (CPT 77080) in northern-virginia is around $566, with hospital prices ranging from $410 to $587 across 16 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.