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Extremity Joint Ultrasound (Limited)

Iowa rates for HCPCS 76882

A focused ultrasound exam of a single joint or related structure in an arm or leg that looks at one specific area rather than fully evaluating the whole joint. It's used to check for fluid buildup, a cyst, or another specific finding in or around the joint. It's a quicker, narrower exam than a complete extremity joint ultrasound that examines multiple structures.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Extremity Joint Ultrasound (Limited) cost?

$70.79

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $70.79 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $45.71 to $105.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $71 · 10th to 90th $32 to $186
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $71

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$95.50
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$151.36
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$120.23
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$120.23
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$363.08
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$199.53
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$213.80
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$144.54
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$112.20
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$75.86
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$85.11
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$89.13
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$79.43
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$134.90
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$67.61
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$67.61

Where Iowa sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Oklahoma. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Iowa $70.79 · 13th of 51
AK $145OK $47.86

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.