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Extremity Joint Ultrasound (Limited)

Montana 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?

$72.44

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $72.44 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $40.74 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $72 · 10th to 90th $28 to $174
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $72

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$56.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$74.13
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$123.03
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$63.10
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$151.36
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$63.10
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$117.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$70.79

Where Montana 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.

Montana $72.44 · 9th 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.