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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $202.10 | $22.59 – $461.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $202.80 | $47.51 – $115.59 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $203.45 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $203.45 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $203.45 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $203.45 | $85.75 – $85.75 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $206.96 | $100.77 – $497.22 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $209.22 | $119.75 – $394.94 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $209.40 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | $210.00 | $45.00 – $655.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $210.98 | $8.58 – $152.43 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $213.00 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $214.80 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $218.49 | $68.39 – $174.84 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $218.49 | $68.39 – $175.13 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $220.43 | $31.74 – $275.54 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $221.50 | $6.95 – $354.89 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $221.90 | $107.64 – $397.44 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $222.30 | $18.58 – $200.05 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $222.50 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $225.60 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $225.60 | $3.38 – $250.00 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $226.15 | $270.71 – $461.16 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $227.15 | $41.83 – $244.16 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $431.78 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $418.14 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $418.14 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $436.32 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $399.96 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $431.78 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $431.78 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $431.78 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $431.78 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $418.14 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $418.14 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $227.25 | $8.78 – $409.05 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $229.20 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $229.20 | $74.26 – $351.44 |