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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

West 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 October 2026.

How much does Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site cost?

$38.90

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $38.90 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $28.18 to $70.79.

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 $95 · 10th to 90th $69 to $182Professionalmedian $39 · 10th to 90th $21 to $78
$10$20$50$100$200facility $95professional $39

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
$28.18
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$22.39
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$47.86
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$107.15
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$28.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$46.77
1 more rate 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
Facility
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$37.15

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 27th 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.