Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot
Medicare pricing data for 6,659 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in West Virginia to $33 in Maryland. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot (HCPCS code 77081) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $21.07, but hospitals typically charge $85.02 — a 4.0x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $21.07, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.21. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $21.07 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $33 | $85 | 224 | 15,294 | +55.0% |
| District of Columbia | $32 | $100 | 27 | 401 | +51.9% |
| Wyoming | $27 | $91 | 5 | 20 | +30.3% |
| New York | $27 | $92 | 350 | 7,525 | +30.0% |
| Arizona | $27 | $68 | 107 | 1,662 | +27.4% |
| New Jersey | $27 | $148 | 137 | 2,585 | +27.4% |
| Massachusetts | $25 | $110 | 186 | 8,088 | +20.0% |
| California | $25 | $85 | 674 | 10,028 | +17.8% |
| Utah | $24 | $79 | 64 | 365 | +15.1% |
| Washington | $23 | $72 | 193 | 4,770 | +10.0% |
| Oklahoma | $23 | $69 | 68 | 1,192 | +8.7% |
| South Carolina | $23 | $83 | 65 | 576 | +7.4% |
| Colorado | $22 | $91 | 115 | 2,028 | +6.1% |
| Florida | $22 | $106 | 212 | 1,097 | +5.6% |
| Kansas | $22 | $69 | 97 | 370 | +4.6% |
| Delaware | $22 | $61 | 11 | 1,469 | +4.4% |
| Arkansas | $22 | $68 | 29 | 392 | +3.8% |
| Mississippi | $21 | $200 | 33 | 244 | +1.9% |
| Alabama | $20 | $65 | 105 | 706 | -3.6% |
| Rhode Island | $20 | $69 | 12 | 165 | -5.0% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $89 | 22 | 108 | -5.1% |
| New Hampshire | $20 | $82 | 19 | 149 | -5.2% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $84 | 253 | 1,926 | -13.0% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $112 | 102 | 1,478 | -16.2% |
| Missouri | $18 | $86 | 190 | 1,469 | -16.6% |
| Virginia | $18 | $75 | 182 | 1,899 | -16.7% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $109 | 243 | 3,122 | -17.8% |
| Texas | $17 | $88 | 406 | 4,043 | -18.0% |
| Nevada | $17 | $67 | 50 | 504 | -20.3% |
| Michigan | $16 | $72 | 124 | 911 | -21.7% |
| Montana | $16 | $54 | 25 | 231 | -24.4% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $96 | 31 | 365 | -26.1% |
| Louisiana | $15 | $52 | 112 | 1,146 | -26.8% |
| Oregon | $15 | $44 | 152 | 4,195 | -26.8% |
| Iowa | $15 | $87 | 160 | 1,492 | -31.1% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $156 | 215 | 5,416 | -31.2% |
| Alaska | $14 | $79 | 38 | 369 | -35.5% |
| Idaho | $13 | $135 | 59 | 761 | -36.1% |
| Tennessee | $13 | $54 | 146 | 1,534 | -36.4% |
| Georgia | $13 | $90 | 181 | 1,172 | -37.9% |
| Illinois | $13 | $104 | 275 | 3,244 | -39.1% |
| Ohio | $13 | $51 | 247 | 3,268 | -39.5% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $43 | 42 | 263 | -42.1% |
| Indiana | $12 | $84 | 198 | 1,943 | -43.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $39 | 271 | 7,446 | -46.0% |
| Maine | $11 | $36 | 63 | 874 | -48.2% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $32 | 25 | 417 | -50.1% |
| Kentucky | $10 | $43 | 59 | 1,525 | -51.9% |
| Vermont | $10 | $16 | 11 | 294 | -54.4% |
| South Dakota | $10 | $37 | 12 | 68 | -54.5% |
| West Virginia | $9 | $51 | 21 | 49 | -55.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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