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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Missouri 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?

$33.11

Typical negotiated rate. In Missouri, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.11 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $29.51 to $58.88.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $33 · 10th to 90th $25 to $151
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0professional $33

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
$8.51
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$28.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$51.29
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$13.80
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$64.57
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$20.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$42.66
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$43.65
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$15.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$30.20
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
$25.70
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$52.48
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$199.53
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$46.77

Where Missouri 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.

Missouri $33.11 · 26th 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.