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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Virginia 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.

Facilitymedian $17 · 10th–90th $9$660%20%10th90th$17Professionalmedian $22 · 10th–90th $9$470%10%10th90th$22$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$66.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$34.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$61.66
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$18.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$43.65
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$85.11
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$13.80
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$50.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$46.77
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$13.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$33.11
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$69.18
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$21.38
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$95.50
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$74.13
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$26.30
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$22.39
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$50.12