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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 October 2026.

How much does Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site cost?

$39.81

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $39.81 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $38.90 from a physician practice, and about $77.62 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$38.90$32.36 to $46.77
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$77.62$47.86 to $112

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th to 90th $37 to $138Professionalmedian $39 · 10th to 90th $26 to $65
$20$50$100$200facility $78professional $39

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$14.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$31.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$131.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$51.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$17.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$19.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$50.12
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$48.98
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$28.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$67.61
1 more rate with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut· 24th of 51

$39.81

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.