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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Maine 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 $11 · 10th–90th $11$120%50%100%90th$11Professionalmedian $26 · 10th–90th $10$620%5%10%10th90th$26$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$11.48
Typical High
$11.75
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$16.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$39.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$60.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$19.95
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$42.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$58.88
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$91.20
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$26.92
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$64.57
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$11.75
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$70.79
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$26.30
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$48.98