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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 77081 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Bone/Joint Studies subgroup.
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 Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Bone/Joint Studies |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $31.73 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 77081 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $25.555 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 77081 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 77081 by major payers:
$38.87
BCBS / Anthem
$36.04
UnitedHealthcare
$39.37
Aetna
$53.99
Cigna
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CPT 77081
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$83.29Published rateRobert Wylie
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$32.40Published rateMegan Brennan
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$18.00Published rateRebecca Lightner
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$18.00Published rateKatie Moore
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$7.63Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 77081 vs. Other Bone/Joint Studies Codes
The table lists codes related to 77081. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 77078-CPT | Low | Ct 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-CPT | Low | 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. |
| 77081-CPT | Low | 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. |
| 77085-CPT | Low | Dual-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 |
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