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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 October 2026.

How much does Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site cost?

$45.71

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $45.71 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.88 to $53.70.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $219 · 10th to 90th $162 to $776Professionalmedian $46 · 10th to 90th $30 to $89
$20$50$100$200$500facility $219professional $46

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
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.90
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$776.25
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$50.12
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$109.65

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 15th of 51

$45.71

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.