DEXA Scan (Bone Density) prices in Brownsville–Harlingen

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to measure bone mineral density. Recommended for women 65+ and men 70+ to screen for osteoporosis.

Brownsville–Harlingen median negotiated rate

$105

12% below the Texas median of $119

4 of 6 Brownsville–Harlingen hospitals publish this rate.

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Where to get it in Brownsville–Harlingen

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Hospitals reporting rates for this procedure, ranked by median negotiated price.
Hospital	Median · ledger Log scale · this page only	Your carrier's rate	Negotiated band	Cash	Payers
Rio Grande State Center Compare Median negotiated $41far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $39 – $102 Cash — Payers 5	$41far below the state median	—	$39 – $102	—	5
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc Gross charge $549 Compare Median negotiated $105below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $105 – $136 Cash $104 Payers 13	$105below the state median	—	$105 – $136	$104	13
Harlingen Medical Center Gross charge $549 Compare Median negotiated $105below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $105 – $136 Cash $104 Payers 13	$105below the state median	—	$105 – $136	$104	13
Valley Regional Medical Center Gross charge $992 Compare Median negotiated $281more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $107 – $619 Cash $992 Payers 21	$281more than twice the state median	—	$107 – $619	$992	21

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Lowest published median among the 4 hospitals in the Brownsville–Harlingen area that publish this rate: Rio Grande State Center — $41.

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Where to get it in Brownsville–Harlingen

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