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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Vermont 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 $63 · 10th–90th $63$630%50%100%$63Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $9$350%10%10th90th$20$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$12.59
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$21.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$131.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$14.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$33.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$69.18
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$95.50
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$16.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$25.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$63.10