Body Composition Equipment Cost and ROI Calculator
Short answer: At $49 per scan and 10 scans a week, the $9,995 DEXA+ Clinical Bioimpedance Analyzer pays for itself in about 20 weeks. A $37,995–$95,000 DEXA system at $149 per scan and the same volume takes about 26–64 weeks, before room, radiation compliance and staffing costs.
Payback calculator
Example scenarios
| Equipment | Price per scan | Scans per week | Payback (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXA+ analyzer ($9,995) | $39 | 8 | 32 weeks |
| DEXA+ analyzer ($9,995) | $49 | 10 | 20 weeks |
| DEXA+ analyzer ($9,995) | $59 | 15 | 11 weeks |
| DEXA+ CORE program ($15,000) | $49 | 10 | 31 weeks |
| DEXA system ($37,995) | $149 | 10 | 26 weeks |
| DEXA system ($95,000) | $149 | 10 | 64 weeks |
Gross payback = equipment cost ÷ (price × scans per week). It excludes staff time, rent, financing and, for DEXA, radiation compliance and operator credentialing.
Costs beyond the sticker price
- DEXA: a dedicated room, state radiation registration and inspections, and credentialed operators in most states. Colorado, for example, requires DXA operators to register and complete 30 classroom hours and 480 clinical hours, or hold ISCD certification.
- Subscription BIA devices: monthly hardware and software fees. One 2023 analyst report describes about $400 a month combined for a popular gym scanner.
- DEXA+: one-time purchase; the CORE program adds training, protocols, a pricing calculator, a marketing kit and a DEXASCAN.COM provider listing.
Ways clinics earn from body composition testing
- Single scans and progress packages
- GLP-1 and weight-management monitoring programs
- Memberships with monthly scans
- 8–12 week transformation challenges
- Corporate wellness screenings
See also: DEXA alternatives compared · DEXA+ specifications · improving compliance with DEXA+
Plan your launch with real numbers
CORE includes a pricing calculator and service package menu for your market.
DEXA+ CORE Launch ProgramAnalyzer onlyTalk to our teamFrequently asked questions
How much does a DEXA machine cost?
The DEXA systems DEXA+ sells range from about $37,995 to $95,000, before room, radiation compliance and staffing costs.
How long does a bioimpedance analyzer take to pay for itself?
At $49 per scan and 10 scans a week, a $9,995 analyzer pays for itself in about 20 weeks. Use the calculator for your own prices and volume.
What should I charge for a body composition scan?
Many practices bundle scans into programs and memberships rather than selling single scans. The DEXA+ CORE program includes a pricing calculator and package menu.
Sources
- Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment: Bone densitometry equipment operator requirements
- Bell Potter Securities: Evolt company report, Nov 2023 (business model and pricing)
Competitor prices and features were checked in October 2026 from public sources listed below and may change; quotes vary by reseller, region and configuration. InBody, seca, Evolt, Bod Pod, Hologic and GE are trademarks of their owners, used only for comparison. DEXA+ is not affiliated with them.