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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Nevada 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?

$33.11

Typical negotiated rate. In Nevada, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.11 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $29.51 to $42.66.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $33 · 10th to 90th $26 to $162
$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0professional $33

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
$10.00
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$11.75
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$43.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$48.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$15.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$40.74
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$53.70
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$15.85
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$36.31
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$9.33
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$44.67
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$13.18
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$39.81

Where Nevada 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.

Nevada $33.11 · 28th 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.