Arthrocentesis/aspiration/injection intermediate joint/bursa w/ultrasound guidance (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Injection Intermediate Joint/Bursa W/Ultrasound Guidance Bl · CPT 20606
$52.00
lowest cash price
$1,005.42
national median
$8,347.17
highest cash price
690
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $52.00–$8,347.17 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($799.72) → Sep 1, 2026 ($819.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,131.78 | $1,256.58 | $2,819.70 |
| Arizona | 22 | $254.79 | $427.78 | $762.04 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $226.85 | $320.10 | $635.00 |
| California | 82 | $63.40 | $1,320.80 | $8,347.17 |
| Colorado | 16 | $604.07 | $2,838.94 | $2,838.94 |
| Florida | 76 | $1,032.56 | $2,338.70 | $3,935.22 |
| Georgia | 25 | $817.85 | $1,005.42 | $4,862.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,008.00 | $1,008.00 | $1,008.00 |
| Illinois | 44 | $111.60 | $993.30 | $2,502.60 |
| Indiana | 25 | $523.80 | $1,013.40 | $1,219.80 |
| Iowa | 23 | $203.04 | $852.79 | $1,992.25 |
| Kansas | 10 | $628.00 | $2,651.87 | $2,651.87 |
| Kentucky | 8 | $489.60 | $837.11 | $1,105.20 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $439.66 | $439.66 | $439.66 |
| Maine | 6 | $178.15 | $1,977.25 | $1,990.35 |
| Michigan | 27 | $639.20 | $1,066.00 | $2,585.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $411.77 | $414.06 | $968.00 |
| Mississippi | 6 | $314.79 | $441.60 | $876.80 |
| Missouri | 18 | $275.60 | $1,215.50 | $1,826.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $889.60 | $889.60 | $1,516.00 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $280.56 | $280.56 | $591.09 |
| Nevada | 3 | $309.35 | $342.55 | $431.58 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,101.75 | $1,101.75 | $1,101.75 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $756.84 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $832.02 | $832.02 | $832.02 |
| New York | 20 | $285.60 | $819.50 | $2,901.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,128.35 | $1,128.35 | $1,973.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,107.20 | $1,107.20 | $1,227.20 |
| Ohio | 62 | $55.00 | $2,070.90 | $5,710.90 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $245.00 | $599.31 | $1,389.30 |
| Oregon | 12 | $459.36 | $1,611.00 | $1,936.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $52.20 | $943.20 | $2,796.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $369.00 | $1,224.50 | $2,466.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,535.20 | $1,535.20 | $1,535.20 |
| Tennessee | 28 | $236.90 | $313.78 | $1,168.75 |
| Texas | 108 | $152.10 | $1,051.00 | $3,229.68 |
| Virginia | 33 | $236.90 | $654.00 | $2,148.60 |
| Washington | 31 | $190.56 | $970.40 | $2,391.90 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $52.00 | $967.50 | $2,920.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $444.67 | $960.00 | $5,359.96 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $653.52 | $653.52 | $984.09 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $52.00 | not published |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $52.00 | not published |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $52.20 | $9.98 – $105.38 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $55.00 | not published |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $63.40 | $39.00 – $125.53 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $83.20 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $85.59 | $19.00 – $523.31 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $111.60 | $171.12 – $438.97 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $152.10 | $385.32 – $912.60 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $152.10 | $223.08 – $912.60 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $152.10 | $182.52 – $1,054.56 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $178.15 | $50.40 – $161.70 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $190.56 | $803.86 – $2,812.73 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $203.04 | $181.89 – $414.54 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $206.05 | $83.53 – $211.00 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $207.27 | $148.05 – $414.54 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $212.33 | $39.00 – $177.32 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $214.80 | $46.59 – $726.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $226.85 | $46.63 – $649.40 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $236.90 | $811.05 – $843.49 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $236.90 | $632.66 – $764.35 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $236.90 | $811.05 – $843.49 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $236.90 | $614.23 – $773.48 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $241.50 | $575.46 – $1,607.12 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $241.50 | $453.93 – $1,397.17 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $241.50 | $461.56 – $1,435.94 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $241.50 | $632.66 – $1,396.13 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $241.50 | $558.70 – $1,607.12 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $241.50 | $501.84 – $1,537.03 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $241.50 | $516.15 – $1,435.94 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $241.50 | $539.69 – $1,501.40 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $241.50 | $584.56 – $1,610.00 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $241.50 | $567.54 – $1,501.40 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $241.50 | $567.53 – $1,501.40 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $241.50 | $501.84 – $1,396.13 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $242.40 | $46.59 – $713.05 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $242.40 | $46.59 – $892.40 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $245.00 | $42.40 – $78.34 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $250.70 | $51.70 – $1,001.04 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $251.55 | $42.40 – $1,442.34 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $254.79 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $255.60 | $46.59 – $726.25 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $259.92 | $179.55 – $1,276.26 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $262.04 | $51.70 – $714.00 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $264.90 | $51.70 – $714.00 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $268.80 | $46.59 – $726.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $275.60 | $590.36 – $909.15 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $277.51 | $54.36 – $183.38 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $280.56 | $97.97 – $567.80 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $280.56 | $97.97 – $567.80 |