CPT 76882
Limited ultrasound of a joint or other nonvascular extremity structure
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 76882 mean?
CPT 76882 reports a limited ultrasound examination of a joint, or a focal evaluation of another nonvascular structure of an extremity, such as a tendon or muscle. A complete joint ultrasound of an extremity is reported with 76881 instead.
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CPT 76882 at a glance
- Code
- 76882
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Us lmtd jt/fcl evl nvasc xtr
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 76882?
CPT 76882 reports a limited ultrasound examination of a joint, or a focal evaluation of another nonvascular structure of an extremity, such as a tendon or muscle. A complete joint ultrasound of an extremity is reported with 76881 instead. Its official short descriptor is "Us lmtd jt/fcl evl nvasc xtr", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 76882 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 76882 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 76882 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 76882?
CPT 76882 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
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