{"id":3705,"date":"2021-10-13T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/?p=3705"},"modified":"2022-07-19T19:34:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T19:34:43","slug":"bone-density-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/bone-density-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Bone Density Scans &#8211; What it is and How much it costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is a bone density scan?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bone density scan (also known as a DEXA scan) is a painless test that uses low-dose x-rays to measure the calcium and mineral content of your bones and therefore, its strength. Typically, measurements can be taken from the bones in the hands or feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long does a bone density scan take?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bone density test normally takes some 10-30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What does a bone density test show?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bone density test can show osteoporosis or bone softening and future potential\u00a0 fracture risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How much does a bone density test cost?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of a bone density scan can vary from under $100 to over several hundred dollars depending on where you have it done. The bone density scan costs far more when using your health insurance plan to cover it or when having the study done in a hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn to shop for routine healthcare costs and you will discover how much you can save.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthdrum.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.HEALTHdrum.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come join our healthcare community and discover how <\/span><b>consumer-directed, self pay care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can save you a bundle of money and put healthcare control back in your hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read more.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/ct-scan-costs\/\">https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/ct-scan-costs\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Book a visit now.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cash pay pricing beats insurance-based pricing and hassles. 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