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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Indiana 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?

$29.51

Typical negotiated rate. In Indiana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $29.51 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $26.92 to $37.15.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $30 · 10th to 90th $23 to $50
$20$50$100$200professional $30

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
$9.12
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$16.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$14.45
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$25.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$11.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$63.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$22.39
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$42.66
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$15.85
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$47.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$23.99
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$38.90

Where Indiana 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.

Indiana· 44th of 51

$29.51

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.