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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 July 2026.

How much does Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site cost?

$30.90

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $30.90 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $28.18 to $34.67.

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

Professionalmedian $31 · 10th to 90th $26 to $48
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0professional $31

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$9.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$20.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$23.99
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$15.85
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$107.15
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$44.67

Where West Virginia sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

West Virginia $30.90 · 36th of 51
AK $81.28TX $26.92

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.