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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $468.00 | $305.85 – $458.77 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $469.08 | $72.99 – $2,114.00 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $469.50 | $110.94 – $751.20 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $470.40 | not published |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $471.60 | $60.67 – $1,269.37 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $474.10 | $267.30 – $607.50 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $474.72 | $335.57 – $1,293.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $478.20 | $159.87 – $270.98 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $485.84 | $189.35 – $2,114.00 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $486.00 | $105.00 – $553.75 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $495.65 | $234.50 – $539.08 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $495.65 | $257.81 – $751.94 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $496.88 | $61.87 – $949.20 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $500.07 | $60.67 – $961.29 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $500.40 | not published |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $509.37 | $56.37 – $1,228.89 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $511.50 | $57.80 – $192.10 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $512.40 | $271.10 – $271.10 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $517.20 | $252.42 – $736.23 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $517.27 | $60.67 – $1,854.00 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $520.87 | $189.35 – $2,440.42 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $523.27 | $53.01 – $523.26 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $527.50 | not published |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $529.00 | $105.00 – $512.77 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $536.13 | $41.91 – $158.76 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $538.38 | $71.90 – $572.32 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $538.75 | $259.20 – $756.00 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $538.80 | $156.74 – $156.74 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $539.14 | $189.35 – $2,440.42 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $542.16 | $753.00 – $969.59 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $545.00 | $429.46 – $4,528.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $545.23 | $189.35 – $2,114.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $549.90 | $61.83 – $316.98 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $550.80 | not published |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $554.00 | $49.82 – $1,827.82 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $556.00 | $258.57 – $2,261.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $556.20 | $19.00 – $923.77 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $562.00 | $305.48 – $2,845.00 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $562.00 | $305.48 – $314.46 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $564.75 | $297.68 – $535.83 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $564.75 | $290.40 – $580.80 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $570.50 | $188.21 – $314.04 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $570.50 | $285.49 – $314.04 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $580.56 | $110.94 – $924.96 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $580.80 | $254.54 – $1,272.54 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $580.80 | $239.90 – $239.90 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $586.34 | $75.60 – $934.92 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $587.60 | not published |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $587.88 | $189.35 – $2,440.42 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $589.40 | $189.35 – $2,440.42 |