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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 October 2026.

How much does Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site cost?

$60.26

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $60.26 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $43.65 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

Facilitymedian $48 · 10th to 90th $41 to $51Professionalmedian $60 · 10th to 90th $33 to $76
$50$100$200facility $48professional $60

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$32.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$69.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$51.29
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$79.43
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$74.13
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$66.07
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
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
$18.62
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$21.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$40.74
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.8 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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· 6th of 51

$60.26

AK $93.33FL $24.55

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.