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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $2,040.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $2,040.00 | not published |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $2,110.00 | $446.18 – $4,116.00 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $2,147.40 | $328.94 – $1,586.00 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $2,166.40 | $18.85 – $1,172.00 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $2,170.00 | $293.39 – $732.60 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $2,200.20 | $328.94 – $335.51 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $2,223.00 | $76.40 – $601.28 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $2,223.00 | $76.40 – $1,233.40 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $2,223.00 | $76.40 – $601.28 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $2,223.00 | $76.40 – $601.28 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $2,223.00 | $30.35 – $601.28 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $2,223.00 | $76.40 – $616.70 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $2,223.00 | $4,610.00 – $7,542.00 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $2,223.00 | $76.40 – $601.28 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $2,237.08 | not published |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $2,241.05 | $1,728.81 – $6,403.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $2,241.05 | $1,728.81 – $6,403.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $2,241.05 | $1,728.81 – $6,403.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $2,241.05 | $1,728.81 – $6,403.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $2,241.05 | $1,728.81 – $6,403.00 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $2,254.71 | $413.65 – $1,687.00 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $2,281.95 | $26.75 – $4,989.00 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $2,292.60 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $2,295.63 | $53.08 – $895.29 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $2,322.00 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $2,322.00 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $2,322.00 | not published |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $2,360.75 | $56.23 – $192.10 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $2,360.75 | $55.67 – $192.10 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $2,360.80 | $290.55 – $2,421.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $2,373.88 | $53.01 – $556.38 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $2,380.95 | $173.17 – $1,648.80 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $2,380.95 | $282.83 – $1,648.80 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $2,380.95 | $274.17 – $1,648.80 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $2,380.95 | $274.17 – $1,648.80 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $2,380.95 | $167.89 – $1,648.80 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $2,380.95 | $274.17 – $1,648.80 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $2,409.40 | $342.05 – $3,379.00 |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $2,438.40 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $2,438.40 | not published |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $2,466.00 | $258.57 – $1,544.00 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $2,502.60 | $328.94 – $1,383.00 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $2,523.99 | $1,333.00 – $20,799.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $2,536.53 | $53.01 – $916.32 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $2,550.25 | $289.18 – $3,576.15 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $2,557.10 | $293.09 – $304.81 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,573.46 | $427.11 – $5,318.00 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $2,594.40 | $302.44 – $11,143.00 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | $2,594.40 | $304.32 – $11,143.00 |