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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

North Carolina 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?

$30.90

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $30.90 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $26.92 to $54.95.

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 $31 · 10th to 90th $22 to $126
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0professional $31

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
$8.71
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$30.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$51.29
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$30.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$57.54
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$19.05
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$46.77
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$269.15
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$234.42
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$194.98

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina $30.90 · 37th 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.