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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | $158.00 | $117.53 – $117.53 |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | $158.00 | $86.71 – $156.08 |
| Corewell Health Gerber | Fremont, MI | $158.00 | $117.53 – $117.53 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $158.00 | $86.71 – $156.08 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $158.00 | $86.71 – $156.08 |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | $158.00 | $117.53 – $117.53 |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | $158.00 | $86.71 – $156.08 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | $158.00 | $86.71 – $156.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $159.60 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $160.80 | $127.23 – $384.30 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $161.60 | $22.63 – $58.59 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County (St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.) | Saint Johns, FL | $162.06 | $64.42 – $194.81 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $162.06 | $64.42 – $194.81 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $162.52 | $45.28 – $84.53 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $166.50 | $6.95 – $145.37 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $166.98 | $28.68 – $156.90 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $167.16 | $69.66 – $225.81 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $169.71 | $127.23 – $384.30 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $170.40 | $44.28 – $468.43 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $172.25 | $104.91 – $265.00 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $172.25 | $101.28 – $265.00 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $172.50 | $88.96 – $518.16 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $173.00 | $6.95 – $155.68 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $175.20 | $68.90 – $194.81 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $180.70 | $71.17 – $278.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $181.07 | $87.11 – $461.16 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $181.35 | $18.58 – $115.59 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $182.00 | $89.25 – $182.84 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $183.30 | $18.58 – $241.75 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $188.40 | $23.16 – $266.90 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $188.40 | $23.16 – $134.58 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $188.40 | $23.16 – $135.31 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $188.40 | $23.16 – $135.09 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $188.40 | $20.33 – $83.95 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $188.40 | $23.16 – $266.90 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $188.95 | $9.64 – $177.99 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $191.40 | not published |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $192.00 | $21.22 – $92.34 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $192.92 | $18.70 – $34.93 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $194.35 | $83.91 – $87.27 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $198.00 | $97.84 – $275.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $200.00 | $101.15 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $200.00 | $85.56 – $360.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $200.00 | $101.15 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $200.00 | $101.15 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $200.00 | $101.15 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $200.00 | $101.15 – $320.00 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $201.75 | $33.04 – $33.04 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $201.75 | $21.18 – $44.13 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $201.75 | $17.82 – $24.72 |