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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

New Hampshire 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 October 2026.

How much does Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site cost?

$45.71

Typical negotiated rate. In New Hampshire, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $45.71 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $38.90 to $70.79.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $191 · 10th to 90th $110 to $417Professionalmedian $46 · 10th to 90th $29 to $93
$20$50$100$200$500facility $191professional $46

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$22.39
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$39.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$199.53
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$81.28
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$23.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$524.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$69.18
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$112.20
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$32.36
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$52.48
1 more rate with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$24.55

Where New Hampshire sits

The same service costs 3.8 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

New Hampshire· 16th of 51

$45.71

AK $93.33FL $24.55

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.