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Bone Microarchitecture Score Calculation

North Carolina 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?

$74.13

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $74.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $57.54 to $97.72.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $35 · 10th to 90th $35 to $35Professionalmedian $74 · 10th to 90th $50 to $115
$50$100facility $35professional $74

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
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$54.95
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$37.15
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$107.15
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$44.67
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$89.13
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$95.50
5 more rates 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
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$53.70
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$21.38
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$14.79
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$14.79
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$14.79

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina· 10th of 51

$74.13

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.