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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Iowa 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 Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $37.15 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $27.54 to $79.43.

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 $37 · 10th to 90th $26 to $166
$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
$8.71
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$69.18
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$151.36
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$44.67
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$114.82
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$199.53
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$40.74
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$69.18
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$79.43
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$24.55
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$54.95
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$74.13
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$70.79
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$20.42
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$48.98

Where Iowa 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.

Iowa· 16th 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.