Your weak bone poses accident risk. The price of bone mineral densitometry starts from Php 4,000 to Php 7,055 and above. You might want to check the price list of bone scans in hospitals for comparison.
In a hospital like Makati Medical Center, the price is reasonable starting at Php 6,055. We know that the test is expensive and you may need to spend more for other diagnostics.
Hospitals know that the test is quite expensive that’s why they are providing special promos for the procedure. For example, one hospital in Manila is currently offering 30% discounts for new patients.
As of the moment, we have not found an HMO that specifically covers it. You are better off finding promo rates to save on the cost.
Types of Procedure
It may use a special x-ray called DXA test or a special CT scan. Note that DEXA scans and DXA scans refer to the same type of medical test, DXA is just a shorter version.
Do I Need This Test? FNRI reported that there is an increasing number of Filipinos who are afflicted with osteoporosis. The main contributing factor it said is poor nutrition particularly of calcium intake.
A bone test may be able to see whether you have osteoporosis or osteopenia. It can also predict whether you are at risk of getting fractures in the future. In some cases, the densitometry test may also be able to identify potential cancer risks.
Not all hospitals in the country are equipped with the machines used for bone densitometry. If you can find a facility that offers DXA as a form of X-ray, then bone scans of this type may be available.
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