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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.

How much does Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site cost?

$33.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $26.92 to $41.69.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $34 · 10th to 90th $23 to $63
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $34

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

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

Where Colorado sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Colorado $33.88 · 24th of 51
AK $81.28TX $26.92

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.