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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $348.82 | $241.41 – $1,002.38 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $348.82 | $241.41 – $1,002.38 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $348.82 | $247.40 – $991.46 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $348.82 | $241.41 – $1,002.38 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center | NY 10016, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Kings County Hospital Center | Brooklyn, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Lincoln Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center | New York, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Harlem Hospital Center | New York, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Woodhull Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Queens Hospital Center | Jamaica, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center | NY 11373, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Jacobi Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| South Brooklyn Health | Brooklyn, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| North Central Bronx | Bronx, NY | $349.32 | $0.01 – $781.00 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $351.50 | $49.82 – $1,491.25 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $351.92 | $59.77 – $267.84 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $361.62 | $187.34 – $325.31 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $365.11 | $56.37 – $1,228.89 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $376.32 | $170.19 – $377.83 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $380.80 | $59.77 – $315.89 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $381.46 | $204.62 – $755.52 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | $381.85 | $304.52 – $684.65 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | $381.85 | $304.52 – $684.65 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $382.14 | $260.55 – $521.10 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $387.98 | $803.89 – $2,460.87 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $387.98 | $487.74 – $2,217.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $387.98 | $282.45 – $2,217.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $387.98 | $1,086.33 – $2,217.00 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $389.13 | $189.35 – $485.10 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $390.60 | $49.47 – $422.82 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $398.50 | $54.80 – $549.17 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $400.00 | $328.94 – $532.87 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $400.00 | $322.03 – $532.87 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $400.00 | $322.03 – $532.87 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $400.00 | $328.94 – $532.87 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $401.05 | $47.34 – $627.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $401.05 | $47.34 – $627.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $401.05 | $47.34 – $627.20 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $404.29 | $56.37 – $1,228.89 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $404.50 | $54.80 – $617.93 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $406.14 | not published |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $409.45 | $51.00 – $544.02 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $410.41 | $19.00 – $304.00 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $412.50 | $229.65 – $2,017.00 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $413.50 | not published |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $414.06 | $251.85 – $698.15 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $418.44 | not published |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $418.44 | $48.23 – $100.50 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $421.87 | $189.35 – $1,851.00 |