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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Louisiana 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 $11$160%20%10th90th$13Professionalmedian $23 · 10th–90th $9$410%5%10%10th90th$23$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$11.48
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$16.22
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$15.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$33.11
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$8.91
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$16.60
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$29.51
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$21.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$16.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$33.11