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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $1,156.35 | $836.02 – $3,391.00 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $1,156.35 | $302.05 – $2,665.00 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $1,156.35 | $279.34 – $2,665.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,160.00 | $446.18 – $6,291.00 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $1,163.40 | not published |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $1,168.05 | $304.52 – $534.99 |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $1,171.20 | not published |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $1,172.45 | $304.52 – $700.23 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $1,172.60 | $52.87 – $888.28 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $1,177.20 | $569.32 – $1,635.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,242.71 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,171.89 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,171.89 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,266.32 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.59 – $2,077.46 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,242.71 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,242.71 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,242.71 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,242.71 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.59 – $2,171.89 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,171.89 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,180.38 | $51.08 – $2,124.68 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $1,184.00 | $307.90 – $316.95 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $1,194.60 | $54.80 – $993.28 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,194.60 | $54.80 – $993.28 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,195.20 | $54.80 – $309.57 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $1,202.00 | $162.00 – $755.50 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $1,204.80 | not published |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $1,209.60 | $60.03 – $1,542.24 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $1,213.20 | not published |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $1,216.00 | $58.59 – $1,368.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $1,238.58 | $105.18 – $325.31 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $1,242.00 | $320.54 – $849.44 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $1,243.20 | not published |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $1,244.80 | $62.27 – $529.01 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $1,244.80 | $62.27 – $1,357.62 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $1,244.80 | $52.31 – $1,070.08 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $1,244.80 | $62.28 – $1,131.20 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $1,244.80 | $62.27 – $498.91 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $1,263.60 | $141.12 – $335.51 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,267.57 | $53.01 – $244.68 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,267.57 | $53.01 – $380.27 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $1,289.86 | $52.87 – $1,841.40 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1,291.64 | $60.67 – $876.12 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,304.60 | $75.89 – $1,632.00 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $1,304.94 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $1,327.80 | not published |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $1,328.00 | $58.59 – $1,494.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $1,340.16 | $87.24 – $1,241.60 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $1,347.50 | not published |