Arthrocentesis aspir+/injection small jt/bursa with Ultrasound 20604 cost at US hospitals
Arthrocentesis Aspir+/Injection Small Jt/Bursa w/ US 20604 · CPT 20604
$36.40
lowest cash price
$699.00
national median
$6,839.00
highest cash price
607
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $36.40–$6,839.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($342.51) → Sep 1, 2026 ($699.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $869.70 | $883.74 | $2,500.68 |
| Arizona | 20 | $221.73 | $399.11 | $529.64 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $64.35 | $213.20 | $487.00 |
| California | 79 | $55.86 | $842.40 | $2,007.36 |
| Colorado | 16 | $421.31 | $2,490.93 | $2,490.93 |
| Florida | 75 | $837.20 | $1,313.21 | $1,796.60 |
| Georgia | 24 | $854.88 | $854.88 | $1,730.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $166.08 | $166.08 | $786.75 |
| Illinois | 39 | $97.80 | $697.90 | $2,502.60 |
| Indiana | 25 | $700.80 | $700.80 | $700.80 |
| Iowa | 20 | $97.80 | $422.63 | $1,178.62 |
| Kansas | 10 | $2,326.80 | $2,326.80 | $2,326.80 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $262.64 | $269.00 | $679.31 |
| Louisiana | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $45.45 | $161.95 | $522.35 |
| Michigan | 27 | $304.00 | $699.00 | $1,563.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $335.78 | $335.78 | $578.40 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $219.66 |
| Missouri | 19 | $36.40 | $707.85 | $1,581.80 |
| Montana | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $649.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $280.56 | $298.00 | $526.15 |
| Nevada | 3 | $273.27 | $273.27 | $302.60 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,085.30 | $1,085.30 | $1,085.30 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $322.61 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $448.14 | $448.14 | $448.14 |
| New York | 18 | $349.32 | $349.32 | $649.06 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $887.00 | $1,012.03 | $1,756.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $476.80 | $476.80 | $1,180.00 |
| Ohio | 56 | $294.00 | $882.70 | $4,598.10 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $158.60 | $197.77 | $520.00 |
| Oregon | 12 | $188.48 | $891.75 | $1,531.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $199.80 | $817.20 | $1,284.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $191.50 | $342.00 | $1,479.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,112.80 | $1,112.80 | $1,112.80 |
| Tennessee | 26 | $136.30 | $178.20 | $860.48 |
| Texas | 109 | $133.50 | $807.56 | $2,563.00 |
| Virginia | 23 | $174.57 | $459.50 | $2,148.60 |
| Washington | 31 | $123.36 | $668.40 | $956.16 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $294.00 | $391.00 | $1,060.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $433.54 | $880.00 | $2,295.63 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $366.24 | $366.24 | $686.37 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $447.75 | $39.86 – $43.85 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $447.75 | $39.86 – $43.85 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $447.75 | $39.86 – $43.85 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $448.14 | $44.79 – $729.96 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $448.14 | $304.47 – $426.26 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $449.22 | not published |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $450.46 | $155.60 – $2,440.42 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $451.63 | $155.60 – $2,440.42 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $452.50 | $356.57 – $6,291.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $454.36 | $53.67 – $567.42 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $454.65 | $55.69 – $682.44 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $456.09 | $47.92 – $1,427.58 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $456.75 | not published |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $456.75 | not published |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $457.47 | $2.37 – $351.44 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $314.46 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $3,988.00 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $459.55 | $202.00 – $1,311.00 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $460.00 | $316.74 – $887.20 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $460.98 | $319.80 – $8,568.00 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $470.40 | not published |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $476.00 | not published |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $476.80 | $45.27 – $536.40 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $480.90 | $203.00 – $1,528.00 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $487.00 | $389.60 – $389.60 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $496.88 | $47.92 – $1,557.36 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $498.60 | $45.28 – $1,269.37 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $501.00 | $297.68 – $535.83 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $501.00 | $290.40 – $580.80 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $502.60 | $203.00 – $1,287.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $502.97 | $73.34 – $632.19 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $502.97 | $73.34 – $632.19 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $514.50 | $274.40 – $735.50 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $514.50 | $290.40 – $522.72 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $514.50 | $313.60 – $564.48 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $514.50 | $290.40 – $522.72 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $514.50 | $290.40 – $522.72 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $514.50 | $313.60 – $564.48 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $514.50 | $290.40 – $522.72 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $514.50 | $151.61 – $617.40 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $517.24 | $41.78 – $254.01 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $517.24 | $41.78 – $285.12 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $517.24 | $41.78 – $265.08 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $520.00 | not published |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $522.35 | $44.21 – $159.97 |