Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels
Medicare pricing data for 40,641 providers across 52 states
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
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels (HCPCS code 76882) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $36.35, but hospitals typically charge $140.59 — a 3.9x 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 $36.35, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.27. 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 3.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $27.29 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $44 | $264 | 116 | 1,031 | +19.8% |
| New Jersey | $41 | $170 | 1,062 | 9,575 | +13.6% |
| New York | $41 | $174 | 2,282 | 20,876 | +11.9% |
| California | $40 | $128 | 4,165 | 43,745 | +10.9% |
| District of Columbia | $38 | $130 | 129 | 1,606 | +4.7% |
| Florida | $38 | $159 | 2,890 | 37,418 | +4.5% |
| Hawaii | $38 | $143 | 144 | 965 | +4.1% |
| Utah | $37 | $114 | 375 | 2,553 | +3.0% |
| Maryland | $37 | $104 | 803 | 9,173 | +2.4% |
| New Mexico | $37 | $164 | 233 | 2,049 | +2.0% |
| Connecticut | $37 | $118 | 590 | 3,107 | +2.0% |
| Arizona | $37 | $151 | 795 | 11,955 | +1.2% |
| Delaware | $37 | $110 | 116 | 1,108 | +0.6% |
| Colorado | $37 | $143 | 774 | 4,268 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $36 | $138 | 207 | 1,140 | -0.4% |
| Virginia | $36 | $158 | 1,135 | 8,585 | -1.7% |
| Montana | $36 | $102 | 139 | 1,043 | -1.9% |
| Washington | $36 | $123 | 1,180 | 7,857 | -2.2% |
| Illinois | $36 | $148 | 1,393 | 8,728 | -2.2% |
| Georgia | $36 | $166 | 1,074 | 6,623 | -2.3% |
| New Hampshire | $35 | $137 | 254 | 1,847 | -2.5% |
| Wyoming | $35 | $149 | 76 | 561 | -2.6% |
| Texas | $35 | $170 | 2,376 | 13,742 | -2.8% |
| Nevada | $35 | $195 | 370 | 2,673 | -3.0% |
| North Carolina | $35 | $115 | 1,648 | 12,424 | -3.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $35 | $128 | 1,784 | 12,587 | -3.9% |
| Ohio | $35 | $138 | 1,260 | 11,405 | -4.7% |
| Indiana | $35 | $134 | 729 | 4,884 | -4.7% |
| Michigan | $34 | $116 | 1,249 | 10,255 | -6.7% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $116 | 1,215 | 7,128 | -6.7% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $127 | 1,205 | 5,248 | -7.4% |
| Alabama | $33 | $84 | 671 | 4,561 | -8.1% |
| Mississippi | $33 | $104 | 272 | 2,889 | -8.3% |
| South Carolina | $33 | $130 | 677 | 4,754 | -8.7% |
| Louisiana | $33 | $192 | 439 | 3,956 | -9.2% |
| West Virginia | $33 | $126 | 214 | 2,617 | -9.3% |
| Missouri | $33 | $110 | 869 | 6,503 | -9.8% |
| Iowa | $33 | $119 | 395 | 3,000 | -9.9% |
| Maine | $33 | $102 | 209 | 1,002 | -10.1% |
| Kentucky | $33 | $117 | 464 | 2,315 | -10.6% |
| Nebraska | $32 | $96 | 331 | 2,257 | -10.6% |
| Vermont | $32 | $130 | 79 | 621 | -10.7% |
| Kansas | $32 | $106 | 424 | 3,278 | -10.9% |
| Wisconsin | $32 | $218 | 915 | 4,031 | -10.9% |
| Oklahoma | $32 | $114 | 361 | 1,995 | -10.9% |
| Oregon | $32 | $96 | 624 | 4,882 | -12.0% |
| Tennessee | $32 | $185 | 978 | 7,266 | -13.3% |
| Idaho | $31 | $162 | 239 | 1,833 | -13.6% |
| Arkansas | $31 | $87 | 331 | 1,573 | -13.8% |
| South Dakota | $30 | $79 | 176 | 950 | -16.3% |
| North Dakota | $28 | $106 | 145 | 1,030 | -22.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $28 | $42 | 28 | 156 | -22.9% |
⚠️ 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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