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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Alaska 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 October 2026.

How much does Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site cost?

$93.33

Typical negotiated rate. In Alaska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $93.33 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $87.10 from a physician practice, and about $117 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$87.10$58.88 to $129
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$117$95.50 to $209

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $117 · 10th to 90th $93 to $398Professionalmedian $87 · 10th to 90th $32 to $129
$20$50$100$200facility $117professional $87

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$95.50
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$208.93
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$147.91
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$51.29
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$85.11
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$398.11
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$104.71

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 3.8 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Alaska· 1st of 51

$93.33

AK $93.33FL $24.55

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.