DEXA Scan (Bone Density) prices in McAllen–Edinburg–Mission

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

McAllen–Edinburg–Mission median negotiated rate

$101

15% below the Texas median of $119

4 of 8 McAllen–Edinburg–Mission hospitals publish this rate.

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Where to get it in McAllen–Edinburg–Mission

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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 Regional Hospital 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
Mission Regional Medical Center Gross charge $98 Compare Median negotiated $98below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $79 – $111 Cash $104 Payers 10	$98below the state median	—	$79 – $111	$104	10
Knapp Medical Center Gross charge $823 Compare Median negotiated $105below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $87 – $109 Cash $104 Payers 21	$105below the state median	—	$87 – $109	$104	21
Driscoll Children S Hospital Rio Grande Valley 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 McAllen–Edinburg–Mission area that publish this rate: Rio Grande Regional Hospital — $41.

What to do next

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Where to get it in McAllen–Edinburg–Mission

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