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Bone Microarchitecture Score Calculation

South 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?

$41.69

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $41.69 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $36.31 to $52.48.

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 $36 · 10th to 90th $33 to $107Professionalmedian $42 · 10th to 90th $33 to $66
$50$100facility $36professional $42

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
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$44.67
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$79.43
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$107.15
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$64.57
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$81.28
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
$58.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$23.44
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$16.60
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$16.60
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$16.60

Where South 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.

South Carolina· 39th of 51

$41.69

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.