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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.

Facilitymedian $13 · 10th–90th $9$170%20%10th90th$13Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $9$400%5%10%10th90th$20$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$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
$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