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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $28.84 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $25.70 to $39.81.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $29 · 10th to 90th $21 to $59
$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
$47.86
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$43.65
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$58.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$21.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$22.39
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$16.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$33.11

Where Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island $28.84 · 46th 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.