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Bone Strength Ultrasound at a Limb Site

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 76977

Measures bone strength at a site away from the trunk, commonly the heel, wrist, or finger, using sound waves instead of radiation. It gives a quick estimate of bone loss and is often used for screening in settings without a full scanning table. The result is compared against a standard range to flag people who may need further testing.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Professionalmedian $8 · 10th–90th $5$140%20%10th90th$8$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$11.75
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$11.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$16.22
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$29.51