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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

South Dakota 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?

$51.29

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $51.29 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.11 to $70.79.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $51 · 10th to 90th $28 to $95
$50$100professional $51

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
$10.23
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$10.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$26.92
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$69.18
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$79.43
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$30.90
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$47.86
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$74.13
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$23.44
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$50.12
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$61.66
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$18.20
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$50.12
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.89
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$50.12

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Dakota· 5th of 51

$51.29

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.