Bone Mineral Density Scan for Osteoporosis

The provider uses a single energy photon beam to measure the bone mineral density, or BMD, which is the amount of minerals per unit area in the bone or bones. The goal of the procedure is to measure the mineral content of the bones to rule out diseases, such as osteoporosis. This code represents both the technical and professional components of the service. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.