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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $265.20 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $266.00 | $6.95 – $422.78 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $266.40 | not published |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $266.40 | not published |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $268.80 | $52.78 – $312.06 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $269.00 | $88.05 – $354.54 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $269.00 | $88.05 – $354.54 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $269.00 | $88.05 – $354.54 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $269.00 | $88.05 – $354.54 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $269.00 | $88.05 – $354.54 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $271.58 | $17.61 – $401.58 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $272.40 | $23.15 – $317.04 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $272.50 | $50.49 – $89.03 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $273.00 | $81.99 – $420.00 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $273.00 | $81.99 – $420.00 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $274.01 | $25.10 – $447.03 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $276.64 | $118.00 – $118.00 |