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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $1,163.40 | not published |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,168.75 | $580.23 – $1,934.10 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $1,206.80 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $1,206.80 | not published |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $1,214.40 | not published |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,215.50 | $64.44 – $2,020.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,218.09 | $46.97 – $609.12 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $1,219.80 | $16.26 – $1,416.85 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $1,224.50 | $460.27 – $2,136.00 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $1,226.40 | $771.70 – $2,001.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $1,227.20 | $51.60 – $1,380.60 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,242.92 | $51.70 – $2,656.78 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,244.50 | $674.70 – $688.19 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $1,248.00 | not published |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $1,252.35 | $24.77 – $1,300.52 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $1,256.58 | not published |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $1,256.58 | not published |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $1,305.09 | $593.00 – $2,695.00 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $1,307.15 | $680.63 – $707.85 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $1,308.00 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $1,308.00 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $1,308.00 | not published |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $1,311.34 | $755.57 – $1,675.22 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $1,320.80 | not published |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $1,326.00 | $485.52 – $1,410.41 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $1,327.20 | $756.44 – $2,825.00 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $1,328.67 | not published |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,336.50 | $105.00 – $1,179.15 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $1,360.80 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $1,369.48 | $64.42 – $2,298.10 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,374.00 | $627.92 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $1,374.00 | $627.92 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $1,374.00 | $627.92 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $1,374.00 | $627.92 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,374.00 | $627.92 – $2,485.00 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $1,377.50 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $1,382.70 | $19.00 – $125.53 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,389.30 | $79.60 – $1,452.84 |