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  "_meta": {
    "site": "https://dexaexplained.com",
    "endpoint": "https://dexaexplained.com/api/prices.json",
    "description": "Self-pay US DEXA body-composition scan prices. Every price point was read from the provider's own published page on the stated verification date; national provider-type ranges are derived from these points — no invented averages.",
    "license": "Free to cite with attribution to DexaExplained and a link to https://dexaexplained.com.",
    "methodology": "https://dexaexplained.com/methodology/",
    "generated": "2026-08-17",
    "dataVerified": "2026-08-15",
    "disclaimer": "Educational body-composition information, not medical advice. Nothing here diagnoses, treats, or prevents any condition, and this site does not interpret bone-density results. Talk to your clinician about anything on a scan report that concerns you."
  },
  "nationalRange": {
    "lowUsd": 40,
    "highUsd": 330,
    "basis": "Min/max across the provider-type ranges below, which are themselves derived from the cited price points."
  },
  "providerTypeRanges": [
    {
      "type": "chain",
      "name": "Specialty scan chain / marketplace",
      "lowUsd": 69,
      "highUsd": 330,
      "blurb": "DexaFit-style franchises price per location ($69 promo to $185 published); Fitnescity's marketplace lists partner facilities from about $99 to $330 depending on the lab."
    },
    {
      "type": "university",
      "name": "University human-performance lab",
      "lowUsd": 125,
      "highUsd": 210,
      "blurb": "Exercise-science labs at some universities sell public slots ($125 at Ohio State, $210 at Colorado State). Availability is limited and often requires a short intake form."
    },
    {
      "type": "imaging",
      "name": "Imaging center / clinic (self-pay)",
      "lowUsd": 75,
      "highUsd": 250,
      "blurb": "Radiology groups that offer a cash-pay body-composition scan alongside diagnostic bone densitometry ($75-250 at the centers that publish a price)."
    },
    {
      "type": "mobile",
      "name": "Mobile van service",
      "lowUsd": 40,
      "highUsd": 89,
      "blurb": "Van-based services are the cheapest way to get scanned where they operate — BodySpec charges $45 a scan ($40 with membership) across its ten metros."
    }
  ],
  "pricePoints": [
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "Los Angeles",
      "state": "CA",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "San Francisco",
      "state": "CA",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "San Diego",
      "state": "CA",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "Austin",
      "state": "TX",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "Dallas",
      "state": "TX",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "Houston",
      "state": "TX",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "Seattle",
      "state": "WA",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "Boston",
      "state": "MA",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "Chicago",
      "state": "IL",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "BodySpec",
      "label": "Single scan (van or storefront)",
      "priceUsd": 45,
      "metro": "Denver",
      "state": "CO",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "As low as $40/scan with membership; homepage advertises 'as low as $39'."
    },
    {
      "provider": "DexaFit Nashua",
      "label": "DEXA scan",
      "priceUsd": 119,
      "metro": "Nashua",
      "state": "NH",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.nashua.dexafit.com/pricing",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "DEXA + RMR or DEXA + VO2max bundles $219; all three $319."
    },
    {
      "provider": "DexaFit SF Bay Area",
      "label": "DEXA scan",
      "priceUsd": 109,
      "metro": "San Francisco Bay Area",
      "state": "CA",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.sfbayarea.dexafit.com/dexa-scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14"
    },
    {
      "provider": "DexaFit Cleveland",
      "label": "DEXA scan",
      "priceUsd": 185,
      "metro": "Cleveland",
      "state": "OH",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.cleveland.dexafit.com/dexa-scan",
      "verified": "2026-08-14"
    },
    {
      "provider": "DexaFit Boston",
      "label": "DEXA scan (intro promo)",
      "priceUsd": 69,
      "metro": "Boston",
      "state": "MA",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.dexafitboston.com/landing",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "Promotional landing-page price; standard rate higher."
    },
    {
      "provider": "Fitnescity",
      "label": "DEXA scan (NYC partner labs)",
      "priceUsd": 99,
      "metro": "New York City",
      "state": "NY",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.fitnescity.com/dexa-scan-in-nyc",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "3-pack $250; monthly unlimited $299. Sitewide marketplace range $100-330."
    },
    {
      "provider": "Fitnescity",
      "label": "DEXA scan (Aventura partner lab)",
      "priceUsd": 235,
      "metro": "Aventura (Miami)",
      "state": "FL",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.fitnescity.com/dexa-scan-in-aventura-fl",
      "verified": "2026-08-15",
      "note": "Single scan at 20801 Biscayne Blvd.; 4-pack $210/scan; physician review included."
    },
    {
      "provider": "Fitnescity",
      "label": "DEXA scan (Coral Gables partner lab)",
      "priceUsd": 260,
      "metro": "Coral Gables (Miami)",
      "state": "FL",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.fitnescity.com/dexa-scan-in-miami-fl",
      "verified": "2026-08-15",
      "note": "Single scan at 4100 Salzedo St.; 4-pack $235/scan; DEXA + RMR $420."
    },
    {
      "provider": "Fitnescity",
      "label": "DEXA scan (Upper East Side partner lab)",
      "priceUsd": 330,
      "metro": "Miami (Upper East Side)",
      "state": "FL",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.fitnescity.com/dexa-scan-in-miami-fl-24th-street",
      "verified": "2026-08-15",
      "note": "Single scan at 310 NE 61 St.; 4-pack $305/scan — priciest cited point on the site."
    },
    {
      "provider": "Liquivida Wellness Center",
      "label": "DXA body scan (Groupon offer, first-time clients)",
      "priceUsd": 179,
      "metro": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "state": "FL",
      "providerType": "chain",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.groupon.com/deals/liquivida-lounge-fort-lauderdale-5",
      "verified": "2026-08-15",
      "note": "Discounted third-party offer ($179.10, list $250) at 3708 N Ocean Blvd; Liquivida's own site publishes no price."
    },
    {
      "provider": "Ohio State University Exercise Science Lab",
      "label": "Total-body DEXA",
      "priceUsd": 125,
      "priceHighUsd": 150,
      "metro": "Columbus",
      "state": "OH",
      "providerType": "university",
      "sourceUrl": "https://eslab.ehe.osu.edu/body-composition/",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "$150 with a standard (non-diagnostic) bone-density add-on; public slots limited."
    },
    {
      "provider": "Colorado State University HPCRL",
      "label": "DEXA scan",
      "priceUsd": 210,
      "metro": "Fort Collins",
      "state": "CO",
      "providerType": "university",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/hes-hpcrl/performance-health-analysis/dexa-scan/",
      "verified": "2026-08-14"
    },
    {
      "provider": "SARA Radiology",
      "label": "Body-composition DEXA (self-pay)",
      "priceUsd": 75,
      "metro": "Tucson",
      "state": "AZ",
      "providerType": "imaging",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.sararadiology.com/dexa-body-composition-analysis/",
      "verified": "2026-08-14"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Wilmington Health",
      "label": "Body-composition scan",
      "priceUsd": 80,
      "metro": "Wilmington",
      "state": "NC",
      "providerType": "imaging",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.wilmingtonhealth.com/specialties/imaging-radiology/body-composition-scan/",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "Paid at scheduling."
    },
    {
      "provider": "Atlantic Medical Imaging",
      "label": "Whole-body composition screening",
      "priceUsd": 250,
      "metro": "New Jersey (multiple)",
      "state": "NJ",
      "providerType": "imaging",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.atlanticmedicalimaging.com/radiology-services/dexa-scan/dexa-whole-body-composition-screening/",
      "verified": "2026-08-14"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Live Lean Rx",
      "label": "DEXA scan (Groupon offer)",
      "priceUsd": 89,
      "metro": "Chicago",
      "state": "IL",
      "providerType": "mobile",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.groupon.com/deals/live-lean-rx-corporate",
      "verified": "2026-08-14",
      "note": "Discounted third-party offer ($88.50), not the provider list price."
    }
  ],
  "statesWithCitedPoints": [
    "AZ",
    "CA",
    "CO",
    "FL",
    "IL",
    "MA",
    "NC",
    "NH",
    "NJ",
    "NY",
    "OH",
    "TX",
    "WA"
  ],
  "chainCoverage": {
    "bodyspec": [
      "CA",
      "TX",
      "WA",
      "MA",
      "IL",
      "CO"
    ],
    "dexafit": [
      "NH",
      "MA",
      "OH",
      "CA",
      "KS",
      "MO",
      "NV",
      "AZ",
      "NY",
      "MI",
      "NJ",
      "TX",
      "FL"
    ],
    "fitnescityNationwide": true,
    "note": "State lists observed on provider location pages (dates in the source code comments); Fitnescity's marketplace directory spans all 50 states + DC."
  },
  "insurance": {
    "summary": "Body-composition DEXA is almost always self-pay: providers say so, and payers classify whole-body composition analysis as not medically necessary.",
    "citations": [
      "https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/whats_the_real_cost_of_a_dexa_scan",
      "Aetna Clinical Policy Bulletin 0039"
    ],
    "guide": "https://dexaexplained.com/guides/is-a-dexa-scan-covered-by-insurance/"
  },
  "calculator": "https://dexaexplained.com/"
}