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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Idaho 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?

$43.65

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $43.65 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $31.62 to $58.88.

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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $44 · 10th to 90th $28 to $65
$20$50$100professional $44

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
$14.13
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$23.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$41.69
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$81.28
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$24.55
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$21.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$42.66
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$141.25
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$75.86
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$26.30
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$63.10
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$33.11
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$77.62
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$23.99
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$53.70
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$36.31
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$64.57
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$21.38
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$58.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$38.02

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho· 10th of 51

$43.65

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.