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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Georgia 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 $19 · 10th–90th $9$430%20%10th90th$19Professionalmedian $25 · 10th–90th $9$620%10%10th90th$25$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$42.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$48.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$61.66
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$109.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$23.99
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$54.95
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$53.70
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$109.65
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$36.31
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$109.65
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$22.39
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$47.86