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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.91 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.91 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.28 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.28 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.28 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.28 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.91 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.91 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $143.25 | $31.74 – $34.91 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $143.50 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $143.50 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $144.00 | $129.00 – $294.00 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $144.00 | $164.49 – $187.82 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $145.20 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $145.20 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $145.20 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $145.20 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $145.20 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $145.20 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $145.50 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $146.00 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $146.95 | $9.64 – $123.00 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $147.00 | $105.00 – $294.00 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $147.50 | $164.49 – $187.82 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $147.60 | not published |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $147.60 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $147.60 | not published |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $147.70 | $127.23 – $384.30 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $150.00 | $88.19 – $220.49 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $150.50 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $150.50 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $150.80 | $37.94 – $115.59 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $150.85 | $45.10 – $311.03 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $153.51 | $0.92 – $116.75 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $154.44 | $36.00 – $707.85 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $155.25 | $24.83 – $177.02 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $155.25 | $22.02 – $332.87 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $155.25 | $22.02 – $332.87 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $155.25 | $22.02 – $332.87 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $155.25 | $22.02 – $332.87 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $155.85 | $127.23 – $384.30 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $156.00 | $19.05 – $559.25 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $156.47 | $127.23 – $461.16 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $156.78 | $238.19 – $389.75 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $157.30 | $17.23 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $157.30 | $17.23 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $157.30 | $17.23 – $161.80 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $157.30 | $17.23 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $157.30 | $17.23 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $157.30 | $17.23 – $104.60 |