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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Colorado 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 $10 · 10th–90th $10$200%50%90th$10Professionalmedian $22 · 10th–90th $9$460%5%10th90th$22$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$14.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$28.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$19.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$46.77
Denver HMP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$144.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$40.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$104.71
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$19.95
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$64.57
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$18.62
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$50.12