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Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inj major joint/bursa without Ultrasound guidance (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Bl · CPT 20610
$303.00
lowest cash price
$498.00
national median
$1,473.60
highest cash price
11
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $303.00–$1,473.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($453.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($498.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $498.00 | $498.00 | $696.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $303.00 | $453.60 | $1,473.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $303.00 | $18.77 – $931.20 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $337.20 | $18.77 – $477.70 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $361.80 | $18.77 – $512.55 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $366.60 | $25.85 – $519.35 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $453.60 | $18.40 – $892.40 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $498.00 | $132.80 – $597.60 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $696.00 | $227.36 – $835.20 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $855.00 | $18.59 – $1,282.50 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $1,473.60 | $25.85 – $1,964.80 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $1,473.60 | $12.69 – $993.28 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,473.60 | $25.85 – $993.28 |