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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $280.56 | $113.56 – $567.80 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $280.56 | $93.52 – $567.80 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $280.56 | $97.97 – $567.80 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $280.56 | $97.97 – $567.80 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $285.60 | $43.37 – $871.51 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $291.06 | $39.29 – $1,361.82 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $294.60 | $46.59 – $960.26 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $300.00 | $756.44 – $1,225.43 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $300.00 | $756.44 – $1,225.43 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $300.00 | $740.55 – $1,225.43 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $300.00 | $740.55 – $1,225.43 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $309.35 | $47.80 – $1,041.21 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $311.70 | $19.00 – $177.32 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $313.13 | $177.94 – $390.60 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $313.78 | $486.90 – $973.80 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $314.79 | $628.70 – $1,760.36 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $315.10 | $51.70 – $1,150.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $315.10 | $51.70 – $1,137.55 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $320.10 | $250.00 – $1,268.28 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $324.60 | $77.94 – $973.80 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $324.60 | $486.90 – $973.80 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $331.20 | $51.70 – $954.50 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $336.60 | $46.59 – $693.24 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $340.20 | $593.22 – $1,815.96 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $340.20 | $359.92 – $1,636.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $340.20 | $208.43 – $1,636.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $340.20 | $801.64 – $1,636.00 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $340.80 | $42.35 – $454.40 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $342.55 | $47.80 – $1,041.21 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $343.85 | $42.40 – $1,442.34 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $343.85 | $42.40 – $1,442.34 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $344.30 | $703.13 – $2,277.00 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $346.24 | $486.90 – $973.80 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $354.25 | $45.12 – $1,442.34 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $355.32 | $258.03 – $572.83 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $357.06 | $486.90 – $973.80 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $357.06 | $486.90 – $973.80 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $357.06 | $486.90 – $973.80 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $359.55 | $90.61 – $478.93 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $364.20 | $44.47 – $546.30 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $369.00 | $557.99 – $3,532.00 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $371.46 | $178.80 – $2,746.00 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $379.50 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $387.55 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $411.69 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $411.77 | $275.34 – $3,572.45 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $411.77 | $275.34 – $3,760.50 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $411.77 | $275.34 – $3,572.45 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $411.77 | $282.18 – $1,130.83 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $411.77 | $275.34 – $3,572.45 |