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Bone Microarchitecture Score Calculation

Alaska rates for HCPCS 77089

This service calculates a score reflecting bone microarchitecture and quality using data from an existing bone density scan, rather than performing a new imaging exam. It's typically used alongside bone density results to give a fuller picture of fracture risk. The ordering provider receives a written interpretation of the score.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Bone Microarchitecture Score Calculation cost?

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In Alaska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $117 from a physician practice, and about $170 from a hospital or other facility.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$117$77.62 to $162
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$170$117 to $417

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $170 · 10th to 90th $117 to $479Professionalmedian $117 · 10th to 90th $46 to $162
$50$100$200$500facility $170professional $117

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$776.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$125.89
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$416.87
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$154.88
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$165.96
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$120.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$213.80

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Utah. 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.

Alaska· 1st of 51

$117

AK $117UT $31.62

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.