DEXA Scan Cost in Denver

A single body-composition DEXA scan in Denver ranges from about $39.95 (BodySpec mobile/storefront) to roughly $235 (Fitnescity), with most fixed studios charging $75-$150 per scan. Live Lean Rx Denver South advertises $75 and Body Fat USA $85, making Denver one of the more affordable major metros for a fixed-studio scan. Multi-scan packages lower the per-scan price further. These are advertised prices that change; confirm current pricing directly with the clinic.

On a per-scan basis, BodySpec advertises the lowest entry price at $39.95 through its Cherry Creek storefront plus mobile vans and pop-ups across the metro. Among full-service fixed studios, Live Lean Rx Denver South in Greenwood Village markets a $75 scan and Body Fat USA in the University neighborhood charges $85. Cheapest is not always best — also weigh location, equipment, and whether you want a results consultation. Verify current pricing with each provider before booking.

A DEXA scan ordered for bone-density screening can be covered — Medicare Part B covers a bone-mass measurement once every 24 months for people who qualify, and many commercial plans cover osteoporosis screening. A DEXA scan for body composition (body fat and lean mass) is generally considered elective and paid out of pocket. The cash prices on this page are body-composition scans, and several Denver providers note that scans are HSA/FSA eligible. Confirm coverage with your insurer and the clinic.

A full-body composition DEXA scan delivers roughly 4-5 microsieverts (µSv) of radiation, per BodySpec’s published figures. For context, the U.S. average background dose is about 8-10 µSv per day, and a chest X-ray is roughly 20 µSv. The dose is low, but it is still ionizing radiation — and Denver’s mile-high elevation already raises everyday background exposure versus sea level. Discuss frequency with a clinician if you are pregnant or scan often. This is information, not medical advice.

For active body recomposition, every 3 months is a common cadence so you can see whether you are losing fat and preserving muscle between scans. If you are maintaining, twice a year is usually enough. Because body composition does not change quickly, monthly scanning is generally unnecessary. If you plan to track over time, a Denver studio package or combo usually beats paying single-scan rates. Talk to your clinician about the right interval for your goals.

A DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan measures body fat, lean (muscle) mass, and bone density, and breaks those down by region — arms, legs, and trunk — plus a visceral-fat estimate. UCSF notes DXA is highly accurate compared with most other body-composition methods and tells a clearer story than BMI; in one UCSF figure, 18.5% of women with a normal BMI had excess fat visible on DXA.