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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Arkansas 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 $14$190%20%10th90th$15Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $9$400%10%10th90th$20$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$18.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$16.22
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$33.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$46.77
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$15.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$31.62
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$15.85
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$19.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$43.65