Body scan (DEXA or full-body MRI)
$100-$2,500
Can You Write Off Body Scan?
Short answer: Yes: the IRS lets you count diagnostic body scans even without symptoms.
Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your itemized total beats the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Body scan (DEXA or full-body MRI)
Typical range: $100-$2,500
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes: the IRS lets you count diagnostic body scans even without symptoms.
Business justification
Yes: the IRS lets you count diagnostic body scans even without symptoms. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your itemized total beats the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions