How much does DEXA bone density scan cost in Phoenix, AZ?

CPT 77080 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Phoenix, AZ.

Estimates only. Educational estimates from public Medicare benchmarks and hospital-published prices — not a guarantee, and not legal, medical, or financial advice.
77080 DEXA bone density scan
Ask to pay
$213
About 2.0× what Medicare pays — most Arizona hospitals accept a self-pay rate in this range.
What Medicare pays
$106
Typical price near you
$497
Cash / self-pay price
$921
Prices near you — 22 facilities, lowest first
FacilityTypePricevs MedicareQuality
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) lowest Hospital $103cash 1.0× ★★★★★
Valleywise Health Medical Center Hospital $113negotiated 1.1× ★★★★
Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) Hospital $115cash 1.1× ★★★★★
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix Hospital $125cash 1.2× ★★★★★
Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) Hospital $127cash 1.2× ★★★★★
Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) Hospital $131cash 1.2× ★★★★★
Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Hospital $192cash 1.8× ★★★★★
Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center Hospital $209cash 2.0× ★★★★
Banner Payson Medical Center (Payson) Hospital $219cash 2.1×
Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) Hospital $230cash 2.2× ★★★★
Phoenix Children's Hospital Hospital $477negotiated 4.5×
Wickenburg Community Hospital (Wickenburg) Hospital $516cash 4.9×
Prices from each hospital's public machine-readable file; imaging & surgery-center prices are published self-pay rates (often the cheapest option). vs Medicare is how many times the Medicare rate each facility charges.
💬 What to say — negotiation scripts
  • For 77080 (DEXA bone density scan), Medicare's benchmark rate is $106.34. A fair self-pay target for this line is $212.68. If I was charged more than that, please reduce it toward this benchmark.
  • Your own published cash / self-pay price for 77080 is $921.05, and negotiated rates at nearby facilities run $130.28–$1,656.00. Please apply a rate in that range to my bill rather than the gross charge.
  • Please send a fully itemized bill listing every CPT/HCPCS/DRG code and its individual charge, so I can review each line against published rates.
  • Separately, what is your financial assistance / charity care policy, and am I eligible? Please send me the application and the income thresholds.
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What should 77080 cost in Phoenix, AZ?

For DEXA bone density scan (CPT 77080) in Phoenix, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $497, with hospitals ranging from $130 to $1,656 across 22 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $106, the floor to negotiate toward. 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 Phoenix, AZ?

A fair self-pay price for DEXA bone density scan (CPT 77080) in Phoenix, AZ is around $497, with hospital prices ranging from $130 to $1,656 across 22 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 July 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.