Peripheral bone density scan cost in Athens, OH — inpatient
In Athens, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for DEXA bone density scan of the wrist, heel or finger (peripheral) as an inpatient: from $503.10 to $503.10, with a median of $503.10. Across Ohio, the median is $256.80 at 91 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 77081, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhioHealth O'bleness Hospital Athens, OH · (740) 593-5551 Hc Bone Density Dexa Appendicular | $503.10 | $774.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $503.10, median $503.10, highest $503.10.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $503.10 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This code covers a bone density test of the wrist, heel or finger, used for screening when a hip and spine scan is not available.
What the price covers
The price covers the scan and the reading.