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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $1,067.48 | $46.97 – $588.44 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $1,067.48 | $46.97 – $598.09 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $1,074.30 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $1,074.30 | not published |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $1,083.60 | $925.52 – $1,505.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,088.05 | $45.33 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,088.05 | $45.33 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,088.05 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,088.05 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,088.05 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $1,091.20 | not published |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $1,100.87 | $61.27 – $1,386.70 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $1,101.75 | $49.18 – $174.11 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $1,105.20 | not published |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $1,105.20 | not published |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $1,106.83 | $63.59 – $1,617.30 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,383.99 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,107.19 | $42.36 – $1,713.14 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $1,107.20 | $51.60 – $1,245.60 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $1,107.20 | not published |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,107.21 | $2.60 – $254.53 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $1,120.64 | $51.70 – $926.64 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,143.87 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,076.16 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,076.16 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,166.43 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,128.35 | $44.05 – $1,985.90 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,143.87 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,143.87 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,143.87 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,143.87 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,128.35 | $44.05 – $2,076.16 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,076.16 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,128.35 | $43.61 – $2,031.03 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $1,131.78 | not published |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $1,137.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $1,138.20 | $125.75 – $1,306.00 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $1,140.80 | $46.59 – $993.28 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $1,153.44 | $771.70 – $2,216.00 |