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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Florida 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?

$27.54

Typical negotiated rate. In Florida, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $27.54 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $21.38 to $33.11.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $28 · 10th to 90th $20 to $51
$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $28

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
$6.61
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$15.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$28.18
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$61.66
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$16.60
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$24.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$19.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$23.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$51.29
Florida Blue
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48,977.88
Median
$141,253.75
Typical High
$288,403.15
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$43.65
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$14.45
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$29.51
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$28.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$40.74
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$32.36
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$10.00
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$22.91

Where Florida 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.

Florida $27.54 · 50th 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.