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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 77081

A low-dose imaging scan that measures bone density at a peripheral location such as the wrist, forearm, or heel, used to help assess bone strength and screen for bone thinning conditions like osteoporosis. It uses a specialized low-radiation X-ray technique rather than a standard X-ray picture.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $15 · 10th–90th $8$590%20%10th90th$15Professionalmedian $23 · 10th–90th $9$620%20%10th90th$23$0.1$2.0$50.0$1.0K$20.0K$500.0K

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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$43.65
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48,977.88
Median
$141,253.75
Typical High
$288,403.15
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$87.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$23.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$32.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$53.70