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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Ohio 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 $9$330%20%10th90th$13Professionalmedian $22 · 10th–90th $9$490%10%10th90th$22$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$20.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$42.66
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$63.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$23.99
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$39.81
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$36.31
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$11.22
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$25.12
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$43.65
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
$25.70
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$47.86
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$66.07
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$23.99
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$45.71
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$69.18
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$21.38
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$47.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$33.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$39.81