Ultrasound to look for achilles tendon damage: what code would this be?

What CPT codes, other medical codes, or descriptions would apply to this kind of ultrasound? Achilles Tendon Rupture | Emory School of Medicine?

I'm seeing a doctor about my achilles tendon. I got an x-ray but right now the doctor doesn't think more imaging is necessary.

However, I've been reading that there are some achilles things that are important to catch early, and sometimes show up on ultrasound. So I am probably going to "ask my doctor about" getting an ultrasound anyway.

I'm guessing that he won't think it's a good idea at this time, but I'm impatient and I'm willing to spend a bit just for placebo effect/peace of mind. So I was trying to shop around on my insurance company website for the type of ultrasound I'm looking for.

I was thinking maybe it would be CPT code 76881 (Complete ultrasound scan of joint) based on my insurance company website, but I'm not sure. I guess there are multiple types of CPT also, I don't really understand. Just trying to search efficiently and not pick the wrong procedure.

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