Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment
Medicare pricing data for 3,656 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $14 in Wyoming to $57 in District of Columbia. 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 hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment (HCPCS code 77085) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $38.49, but hospitals typically charge $168.41 — a 4.4x 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 $38.49, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.70. 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 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $38.29 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $57 | $265 | 16 | 298 | +47.8% |
| Alaska | $55 | $858 | 23 | 197 | +41.9% |
| Hawaii | $54 | $259 | 4 | 359 | +40.9% |
| Rhode Island | $54 | $172 | 4 | 42 | +40.2% |
| New Jersey | $53 | $233 | 123 | 3,547 | +37.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $51 | $53 | 1 | 34 | +33.7% |
| Maryland | $51 | $179 | 84 | 3,609 | +33.2% |
| California | $50 | $183 | 288 | 10,001 | +28.9% |
| Kansas | $48 | $170 | 13 | 1,859 | +25.1% |
| Arizona | $48 | $173 | 118 | 4,302 | +24.7% |
| South Carolina | $47 | $315 | 29 | 1,443 | +22.6% |
| Texas | $46 | $200 | 227 | 4,002 | +20.2% |
| Idaho | $46 | $133 | 41 | 118 | +19.6% |
| Georgia | $46 | $170 | 45 | 875 | +18.6% |
| Florida | $44 | $148 | 216 | 5,618 | +14.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $44 | $220 | 103 | 3,312 | +13.4% |
| Indiana | $43 | $252 | 41 | 413 | +11.4% |
| Illinois | $43 | $245 | 190 | 3,072 | +11.2% |
| New York | $43 | $204 | 280 | 11,972 | +11.1% |
| Iowa | $42 | $162 | 21 | 149 | +9.5% |
| Washington | $42 | $186 | 42 | 267 | +9.1% |
| Nebraska | $42 | $272 | 11 | 639 | +8.9% |
| North Carolina | $42 | $178 | 243 | 6,581 | +8.5% |
| Minnesota | $42 | $191 | 96 | 3,062 | +8.0% |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $128 | 71 | 5,734 | +2.5% |
| Louisiana | $39 | $101 | 62 | 1,693 | +2.1% |
| Oklahoma | $39 | $103 | 89 | 1,060 | +1.4% |
| Connecticut | $35 | $151 | 47 | 697 | -10.0% |
| Nevada | $34 | $142 | 46 | 783 | -10.6% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $133 | 50 | 2,655 | -11.8% |
| Oregon | $33 | $110 | 76 | 3,561 | -13.4% |
| Virginia | $31 | $103 | 111 | 3,140 | -18.3% |
| Alabama | $31 | $97 | 35 | 1,419 | -20.2% |
| Utah | $29 | $93 | 14 | 364 | -24.3% |
| Missouri | $27 | $109 | 74 | 2,319 | -29.5% |
| Colorado | $27 | $110 | 68 | 2,883 | -30.7% |
| North Dakota | $26 | $101 | 11 | 234 | -32.8% |
| New Mexico | $24 | $207 | 13 | 780 | -38.7% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $365 | 98 | 3,330 | -43.7% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $69 | 65 | 1,214 | -45.8% |
| Michigan | $21 | $74 | 130 | 4,850 | -46.3% |
| Ohio | $19 | $132 | 181 | 3,233 | -49.7% |
| Tennessee | $19 | $78 | 49 | 799 | -51.7% |
| Delaware | $18 | $71 | 15 | 1,750 | -53.9% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $52 | 22 | 517 | -55.8% |
| Maine | $16 | $48 | 18 | 590 | -59.6% |
| Vermont | $15 | $22 | 2 | 53 | -61.5% |
| Montana | $15 | $32 | 13 | 827 | -62.3% |
| New Hampshire | $15 | $119 | 4 | 13 | -62.3% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $43 | 13 | 318 | -62.6% |
| Wyoming | $14 | $223 | 3 | 493 | -63.1% |
⚠️ 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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