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
$46.80
lowest cash price
$910.79
national median
$8,347.17
highest cash price
758
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $46.80–$8,347.17 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($342.51) → Sep 1, 2026 ($956.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,084.20 | $1,304.94 | $3,258.06 |
| Arizona | 22 | $289.37 | $485.84 | $1,889.88 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $193.58 | $290.55 | $1,016.00 |
| California | 88 | $90.95 | $1,008.80 | $8,347.17 |
| Colorado | 17 | $648.52 | $3,223.56 | $3,223.56 |
| Florida | 78 | $329.40 | $1,455.02 | $2,872.65 |
| Georgia | 25 | $326.49 | $1,156.35 | $4,862.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $319.68 | $319.68 | $693.00 |
| Illinois | 47 | $131.40 | $1,043.00 | $3,309.84 |
| Indiana | 25 | $198.50 | $1,136.40 | $1,963.00 |
| Iowa | 26 | $215.04 | $1,096.58 | $3,632.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $690.80 | $3,011.16 | $3,011.16 |
| Kentucky | 11 | $125.61 | $512.40 | $1,620.50 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,126.58 | $1,126.58 | $1,126.58 |
| Maine | 7 | $148.70 | $511.50 | $2,360.75 |
| Michigan | 27 | $309.26 | $1,049.00 | $1,209.60 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $348.82 | $647.09 | $956.00 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $431.00 | $517.20 | $1,120.60 |
| Missouri | 19 | $46.80 | $842.27 | $2,023.45 |
| Montana | 2 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $1,656.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $280.56 | $351.92 | $591.09 |
| Nevada | 4 | $365.11 | $381.46 | $509.37 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,085.30 | $1,085.30 | $1,085.30 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $322.61 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $448.14 | $448.14 | $448.14 |
| New York | 22 | $285.60 | $349.32 | $1,202.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,180.38 | $1,180.38 | $2,170.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,216.00 | $1,216.00 | $1,328.00 |
| Ohio | 65 | $61.50 | $882.70 | $6,267.30 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $74.05 | $239.20 | $1,969.50 |
| Oregon | 13 | $184.68 | $1,691.25 | $1,936.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $88.20 | $817.20 | $1,444.80 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $412.50 | $570.50 | $2,466.00 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $671.20 | $901.60 | $1,490.40 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $167.91 | $245.85 | $860.48 |
| Texas | 108 | $172.20 | $1,111.46 | $3,004.50 |
| Virginia | 28 | $241.50 | $656.00 | $3,748.80 |
| Washington | 31 | $125.76 | $866.80 | $2,409.40 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $321.50 | $529.00 | $4,056.67 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $634.41 | $1,020.00 | $2,295.63 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $708.96 | $912.24 | $1,130.53 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $46.80 | $202.92 – $1,972.54 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $61.50 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $74.05 | $90.16 – $575.67 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $88.20 | $13.31 – $120.98 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $90.95 | $49.47 – $204.41 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $94.23 | $49.88 – $523.31 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $125.61 | $50.27 – $320.32 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $125.76 | $349.56 – $1,177.97 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $131.40 | $201.48 – $438.97 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $131.40 | $1,188.84 – $2,970.16 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $148.70 | $21.90 – $53.34 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $167.91 | $260.55 – $521.10 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $172.20 | $436.24 – $1,033.20 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $172.20 | $206.64 – $1,033.20 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $172.20 | $206.64 – $1,193.92 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $173.31 | $305.76 – $2,277.00 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $173.70 | $260.55 – $521.10 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $184.68 | $48.00 – $129.75 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $185.28 | $260.55 – $521.10 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $188.48 | $272.95 – $1,277.73 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $191.07 | $260.55 – $521.10 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $191.07 | $260.55 – $521.10 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $191.07 | $260.55 – $521.10 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $193.58 | $212.80 – $223.44 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $196.25 | not published |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $198.50 | $324.76 – $649.52 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $202.45 | $57.80 – $180.31 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $215.04 | $119.97 – $273.42 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $219.52 | $97.65 – $273.42 |
| Ascension St. John Medical Center (St. John Medical Center, Inc.) | Tulsa, OK | $227.37 | $69.00 – $1,123.16 |
| Ascension St. John Owasso (Owasso Medical Facility, Inc.) | Owasso, OK | $227.37 | $69.00 – $631.78 |
| Ascension St. John Jane Phillips (Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center, Inc.) | Bartlesville, OK | $227.37 | $69.00 – $676.64 |
| Ascension St. John Nowata (Jane Phillips Nowata Hospital, Inc.) | Nowata, OK | $227.37 | $69.00 – $160.54 |
| Ascension St. John Sapulpa (St. John Sapulpa, Inc.) | Sapulpa, OK | $227.37 | $69.00 – $160.54 |
| Ascension St. John Broken Arrow (St. John Broken Arrow, Inc.) | Jenks, OK | $227.37 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $236.16 | $65.03 – $888.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $239.20 | $47.34 – $627.20 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $241.50 | $811.05 – $843.49 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $241.50 | $344.21 – $644.94 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $241.50 | $811.05 – $843.49 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $241.50 | $348.32 – $638.80 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $245.85 | $291.19 – $698.86 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $245.85 | $204.42 – $614.23 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $245.85 | $207.85 – $624.42 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $245.85 | $278.49 – $633.27 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $245.85 | $291.19 – $698.86 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $245.85 | $226.00 – $668.37 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $245.85 | $232.44 – $624.42 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $245.85 | $243.04 – $652.88 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $245.85 | $299.49 – $718.77 |