Ultrasound bone density measure cost at US hospitals
Us bone density measure · CPT 76977
$29.60
lowest cash price
$143.75
national median
$600.60
highest cash price
86
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $29.60–$600.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($127.14) → Sep 1, 2026 ($125.84)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $43.68 | $43.68 | $43.68 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.75 |
| California | 48 | $160.65 | $442.40 | $442.40 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 72 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $336.00 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Illinois | 31 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $255.00 |
| Indiana | 25 | $111.60 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Iowa | 13 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 23 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.75 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $116.22 | $117.70 | $125.23 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $125.84 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 45 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $600.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $83.60 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $111.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 85 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Virginia | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 23 | $208.08 | $208.08 | $364.80 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Wisconsin | 16 | $138.86 | $138.86 | $138.86 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $6.09 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $6.25 – $248.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $7.01 – $35.62 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $7.27 – $245.18 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $8.35 – $245.18 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $10.14 – $245.18 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $6.76 – $245.18 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $11.99 – $245.18 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $10.03 – $245.18 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $11.12 – $245.18 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $9.22 – $245.18 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | not published | $13.65 – $245.18 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $8.05 – $245.18 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $5.32 – $186.09 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $5.53 – $186.09 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $7.01 – $199.70 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $3.66 – $154.52 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $3.66 – $154.52 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $3.66 – $154.52 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $3.66 – $154.52 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $3.66 – $154.52 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $3.66 – $154.52 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $3.66 – $154.52 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $3.66 – $154.52 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | not published | $3.81 – $245.18 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $6.43 – $16.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $6.43 – $16.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $6.43 – $16.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $6.43 – $17.18 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $9.72 – $9.72 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $6.43 – $16.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $6.43 – $16.53 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $9.27 – $333.26 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $9.27 – $333.26 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $9.27 – $333.26 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $9.27 – $333.26 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $9.27 – $333.26 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $9.27 – $333.26 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | not published | $9.27 – $333.26 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $50.79 – $111.75 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $13.91 – $111.16 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | not published | $97.24 – $106.96 |