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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

New Mexico 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 $13 · 10th–90th $13$150%50%10th90th$13Professionalmedian $22 · 10th–90th $8$550%5%10%10th90th$22$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$15.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$39.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$34.67
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$70.79
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$20.42
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$34.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$43.65