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Arthrocentesis/aspiration/injection major joint/bursa w/ultrasound guidance (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Injection Major Joint/Bursa W/Ultrasound Guidance Bl · CPT 20611
$643.80
lowest cash price
$803.25
national median
$1,444.80
highest cash price
11
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $643.80–$1,444.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($817.20) → Jul 1, 2026 ($714.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $714.00 | $714.00 | $803.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $643.80 | $817.20 | $1,444.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $643.80 | $54.80 – $931.20 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $679.20 | $54.80 – $962.20 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $708.00 | $54.80 – $1,003.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $714.00 | $190.40 – $856.80 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $723.60 | $54.80 – $1,025.10 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $803.25 | $262.40 – $963.90 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $817.20 | $54.80 – $1,021.50 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $1,194.60 | $54.80 – $1,592.80 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,194.60 | $54.80 – $1,592.80 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,195.20 | $54.80 – $1,792.80 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $1,444.80 | $54.80 – $1,625.40 |