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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Oklahoma 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?

$28.84

Typical negotiated rate. In Oklahoma, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $28.84 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $19.95 to $36.31.

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 $29 · 10th to 90th $12 to $40
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0professional $29

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
$7.94
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$10.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$23.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$9.33
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$15.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$34.67
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$199.53
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$31.62

Where Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma $28.84 · 47th 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.