Dexa bone density study >=1 sites appendicular skeleton (peripheral) cost at US hospitals
HC Dexa Bone Density Study >=1 Sites Appendicular Skeleton (Peripheral) · CPT 77081
$11.50
lowest cash price
$227.25
national median
$2,069.70
highest cash price
684
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $11.50–$2,069.70 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($133.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($284.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $156.78 | $167.16 | $318.24 |
| Arizona | 11 | $62.91 | $97.91 | $192.92 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $17.48 | $51.20 | $229.45 |
| California | 69 | $25.00 | $265.20 | $629.85 |
| Colorado | 15 | $94.34 | $1,283.97 | $1,283.97 |
| Florida | 77 | $71.20 | $548.52 | $1,915.02 |
| Georgia | 25 | $84.96 | $332.67 | $1,162.81 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Illinois | 46 | $87.50 | $243.65 | $639.36 |
| Indiana | 26 | $143.50 | $146.00 | $1,147.46 |
| Iowa | 24 | $57.96 | $180.70 | $654.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $127.60 | $644.58 | $644.58 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $48.86 | $459.08 | $1,147.46 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $133.65 | $188.95 | $400.85 |
| Maryland | 1 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $91.28 | $158.00 | $456.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $92.50 | $92.85 | $425.60 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $85.26 | $110.40 | $121.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $67.10 | $157.30 | $913.61 |
| Montana | 2 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $136.00 |
| Nebraska | 10 | $57.96 | $57.96 | $255.00 |
| Nevada | 1 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 22 | $51.62 | $97.54 | $210.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $116.34 | $116.34 | $116.34 |
| New York | 22 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $962.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $1,088.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $95.20 | $138.40 | $291.20 |
| Ohio | 64 | $11.50 | $303.00 | $615.60 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $80.11 | $80.11 | $519.75 |
| Oregon | 13 | $36.18 | $155.25 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $94.00 | $188.40 | $469.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $50.50 | $61.00 | $1,189.00 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $254.40 | $339.20 | $369.60 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $37.60 | $69.30 | $440.19 |
| Texas | 93 | $36.05 | $220.43 | $2,069.70 |
| Virginia | 37 | $67.85 | $269.00 | $388.20 |
| Washington | 30 | $117.60 | $181.07 | $401.10 |
| West Virginia | 10 | $117.50 | $172.50 | $449.00 |
| Wisconsin | 28 | $58.71 | $270.00 | $544.50 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $332.99 | $358.06 | $362.32 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $493.35 | $46.38 – $683.10 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $493.35 | $46.38 – $683.10 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $493.35 | $46.38 – $683.10 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $493.35 | $46.38 – $683.10 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $494.00 | $8.26 – $380.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $494.00 | $9.30 – $608.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $494.65 | $182.03 – $217.95 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $499.80 | not published |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $503.10 | $83.10 – $83.93 |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $503.40 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $503.40 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $519.75 | $32.06 – $179.11 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $519.75 | $32.06 – $179.11 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $528.48 | $37.30 – $734.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $536.92 | $8.74 – $209.40 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $541.50 | $87.42 – $170.47 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $541.50 | $87.42 – $349.69 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $541.50 | $87.42 – $170.47 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $541.50 | $87.42 – $170.47 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $541.50 | $57.17 – $170.47 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $541.50 | $87.42 – $174.84 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $541.50 | $90.09 – $90.09 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $541.50 | $87.42 – $170.47 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $544.50 | $33.99 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $544.50 | $34.04 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $544.50 | $86.33 – $495.60 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $548.52 | $82.36 – $181.24 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $551.20 | $9.24 – $646.00 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $566.64 | $36.51 – $787.00 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $603.59 | $25.10 – $182.03 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $615.60 | not published |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $622.02 | $86.33 – $198.52 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $625.27 | $137.53 – $182.03 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $629.85 | $123.56 – $447.83 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $639.36 | $37.30 – $233.14 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $644.58 | $33.56 – $238.93 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $644.58 | $33.56 – $238.93 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $644.58 | $33.56 – $145.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | $649.53 | $31.11 – $174.07 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $654.00 | $5.96 – $278.00 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $677.69 | $69.35 – $183.37 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $690.67 | $81.39 – $172.96 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $691.35 | $26.73 – $165.36 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $725.68 | $93.15 – $206.53 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | $748.68 | $182.03 – $215.04 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | $757.45 | $31.26 – $83.67 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $771.00 | $36.00 – $308.23 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $823.00 | $36.00 – $254.06 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $837.72 | $68.39 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $837.72 | $119.92 – $119.92 |