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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Michigan 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?

$34.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $34.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $28.18 to $48.98.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $35 · 10th to 90th $23 to $78
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0professional $35

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
$11.48
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$14.45
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$36.31
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$18.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$20.89
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$24.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$57.54
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$25.12
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$67.61
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$21.88
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$45.71
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$66.07
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$16.98
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$37.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$151.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$45.71

Where Michigan sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Michigan $34.67 · 22nd of 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.