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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $22 · 10th–90th $9$390%20%10th90th$22Professionalmedian $28 · 10th–90th $10$660%5%10th90th$28$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$14.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$36.31
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$20.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$66.07
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$85.11
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$24.55
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$58.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$64.57
Well Sense
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$9.12