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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Nebraska 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?

$44.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Nebraska, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $29.51 to $77.62.

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 $45 · 10th to 90th $26 to $162
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0professional $45

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
$32.36
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$144.54
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$20.89
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$69.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$199.53
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$109.65
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$31.62
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$77.62
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$109.65
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$31.62
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$77.62
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$50.12

Where Nebraska 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.

Nebraska $44.67 · 8th 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.