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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

New York 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 $8$300%10%20%10th90th$13Professionalmedian $22 · 10th–90th $9$600%5%10th90th$22$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$8.13
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$32.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$39.81
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$70.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$20.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$44.67
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$15.85
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$85.11
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$66.07
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$24.55
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$48.98
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$74.13
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$22.39
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$52.48
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$50.12
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$18.20
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$95.50
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$25.12
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$104.71
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$30.20
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$79.43
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$24.55
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$56.23