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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Wisconsin 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 $25 · 10th–90th $15$790%10%20%10th90th$25Professionalmedian $38 · 10th–90th $10$1320%5%10th90th$38$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$48.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$165.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$51.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$107.15
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$91.20
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$91.20
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$27.54
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$64.57
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$199.53
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$141.25
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$70.79
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$125.89
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$36.31
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$85.11
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$112.20
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$199.53
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$234.42
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$144.54
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$25.70
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$53.70
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$245.47
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$91.20
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$162.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$95.50