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CPT 77080 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: August 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Bone Density Study, A Bone Density Study Measures The Amounts Of Calcium And Other Minerals With Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dexa). The Result Is An Assessment Of Bone Health.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Bone/Joint Studies

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 77080

National average reimbursement for CPT 77080 by major payers:

bcbs

$51.28

uhc

$61.97

aetna

$68.87

cigna

$83.02

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For billing codeCPT 77080
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty
United
77080$19.321811000177 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS PA570634747 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS, P.A.SCSingle Specialty Group (193400000X)
United
77080$92.621215996632 - PARK PLACE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL721404092 - (LA) PARK PLACE SURGERY CENTER LLCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
77080$13.641598732380 - MICHAEL VOGELBAUM593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLNeurological Surgery Physician (207T00000X)
United
77080$38.471023287604 - CINDY YEOH593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCNYAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
77080$38.451275632929 - RICARDO GONZALEZ593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLSurgical Oncology Physician (2086X0206X)
United
77080$13.641336331008 - MAULIK BHALANI593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLInterventional Pain Medicine Physician (208VP0014X)
United
77080$23.781053866707 - BRITTANY PTACHICK541958039 - HROA 401K PLANVAFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
77080$106.761629011234 - MERCY HEALTH, MERCY HEALTH - DEFIANCE HOSPITAL20701635 - (OH) MERCY HEALTHOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
77080$19.321811000177 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS PA570634747 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS, P.A.SCDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77080$17.711912293002 - MARYVILLE IMAGING, LLC452588783 - (IL) MARYVILLE IMAGING LLCILRadiology Clinic/Center (261QR0200X)
United
77080$119.261639618853 - CLHG-AVOYELLES LLC813465468LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
77080$53.951932218757 - SKAGIT RADIOLOGY INC P S911012441 - (WA) SKAGIT RADIOLOGY, INC., P.S.WADiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
77080$32.701477158293 - ELLA VIEIRA593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLNurse Practitioner (363L00000X)
United
77080$13.651235400284 - MINTALLAH HAIDER593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLHematology & Oncology Physician (207RH0003X)
United
77080$11.601871220855 - MACKENZIE EVANS593238640 - H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST LIFE TIME CANCER SCRN CTR INCFLPhysician Assistant (363A00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 77080 vs. Other Bone/Joint Studies Codes

The CPT 77080 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Bone/Joint Studies. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 77080 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
77078-CPTLowCt Scan For Bone Density, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Is Used For A Bone Mineral Density Study. The Images Help To Evaluate The Calcium And Mineral Content In One Or More Segments Of Bone. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image.
77080-CPTLowBone Density Study, A Bone Density Study Measures The Amounts Of Calcium And Other Minerals With Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dexa). The Result Is An Assessment Of Bone Health.
77084-CPTModerateMri Of Bone Marrow, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of Blood Vessels And Bone Marrow. A Contrast Agent May Be Introduced To Highlight An Area. Multiple Images May Be Taken.
77085-CPTLowDual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiomet, Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dxa) Bone Density Study 1 Or More Sites Axial Skeleton (Eg Hips Pelvis Spine) Including Vertebral Fracture Assessment

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 77080. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 77080 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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