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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Connecticut 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?

$37.15

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $37.15 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $26.92 to $58.88.

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.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $37 · 10th to 90th $22 to $155
$20$50$100$200professional $37

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
$13.18
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$97.72
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$70.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$20.42
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$67.61
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$56.23
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$19.95
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$46.77
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$151.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$75.86

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Texas. 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.

Connecticut· 17th of 51

$37.15

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.