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Extremity Joint Ultrasound (Limited)

South Dakota 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 October 2026.

How much does Extremity Joint Ultrasound (Limited) cost?

$107

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $107 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $69.18 to $132.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $95 · 10th to 90th $39 to $372Professionalmedian $110 · 10th to 90th $49 to $151
$50$100$200facility $95professional $110

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$57.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$95.50
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$371.54
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$363.08
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$199.53
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$213.80
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$72.44
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$125.89
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$69.18
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$69.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$67.61
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$67.61

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 5.1 times more in Alaska than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Dakota· 8th of 51

$107

AK $174KY $33.88

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.