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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $412.20 | $46.59 – $713.05 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $413.03 | $72.99 – $3,152.00 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $413.50 | $628.07 – $4,212.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $414.06 | $287.26 – $796.30 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $415.80 | $14.00 – $1,561.56 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $417.60 | $46.97 – $608.89 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $417.60 | $46.97 – $125.21 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $418.68 | $54.36 – $865.84 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $426.80 | $602.43 – $1,775.59 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $427.78 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $430.30 | $46.63 – $909.15 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $431.58 | $47.80 – $1,041.21 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $438.87 | $54.36 – $1,270.50 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $439.66 | $147.00 – $1,584.22 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $441.60 | $604.83 – $1,764.08 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $444.67 | $290.75 – $941.43 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $444.67 | $290.75 – $941.43 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $444.67 | $290.75 – $941.43 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $447.35 | $51.70 – $943.00 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $448.14 | $51.13 – $980.24 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $448.14 | $602.43 – $1,268.28 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $458.62 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $459.36 | $43.53 – $288.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $460.00 | $362.48 – $6,071.00 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $460.80 | $592.19 – $1,727.21 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $466.21 | not published |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $467.12 | $488.32 – $512.74 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $469.50 | $97.97 – $751.20 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $474.71 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $478.12 | $54.36 – $1,386.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $480.08 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $484.17 | $46.97 – $667.21 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $486.75 | $684.56 – $1,232.21 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $489.60 | $435.96 – $435.96 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $501.41 | $34.00 – $1,425.37 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $501.41 | $1.52 – $619.49 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $501.41 | $44.22 – $1,316.43 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $501.60 | $543.40 – $662.89 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $510.00 | $457.32 – $722.18 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $510.00 | $656.52 – $722.18 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $511.50 | $50.40 – $174.11 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $517.63 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $518.97 | $178.80 – $3,152.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $523.80 | $16.26 – $776.94 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $524.90 | $192.80 – $3,036.00 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $528.93 | $37.25 – $1,018.10 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $534.30 | not published |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $539.25 | $667.82 – $1,335.64 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $543.98 | $97.97 – $866.68 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $548.25 | not published |