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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Tennessee 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?

$38.90

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $38.90 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $26.30 to $97.72.

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

Facilitymedian $49 · 10th to 90th $43 to $98Professionalmedian $37 · 10th to 90th $25 to $275
$20$50$100$200facility $49professional $37

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$11.22
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$28.18
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$61.66
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$23.99
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$21.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$45.71
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$275.42
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$234.42
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$42.66
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$23.99
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
59 · Distinct service
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12

Where Tennessee 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.

Tennessee· 25th of 51

$38.90

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.