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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Delaware 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 $11 · 10th–90th $11$230%50%90th$11Professionalmedian $21 · 10th–90th $9$520%5%10%10th90th$21$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$38.90
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$36.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$50.12