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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $591.09 | $110.94 – $901.17 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $592.20 | $49.82 – $789.60 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $596.40 | $308.00 – $611.82 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $596.41 | $189.35 – $2,082.06 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $610.88 | $74.62 – $761.28 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $611.00 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $615.49 | $53.01 – $653.96 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $615.90 | $39.00 – $407.77 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $621.00 | $282.56 – $395.59 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $622.20 | $54.80 – $309.57 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $627.25 | not published |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $634.41 | $286.64 – $401.30 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $634.41 | $286.64 – $401.30 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $634.41 | $286.64 – $401.30 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $636.53 | $94.35 – $632.19 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $636.53 | $94.35 – $632.19 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $636.80 | not published |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $643.80 | $54.80 – $931.20 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $647.09 | $168.08 – $3,243.00 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $647.09 | $168.08 – $3,243.00 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $647.09 | $168.08 – $3,243.00 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $648.52 | $449.77 – $8,568.00 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $656.00 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $656.00 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $656.00 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $656.00 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $656.00 | $305.48 – $314.46 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $656.00 | $305.48 – $3,988.00 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $656.00 | $305.48 – $5,220.00 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $656.40 | $54.80 – $303.94 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $656.40 | $54.80 – $892.40 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $656.40 | $54.80 – $303.94 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $656.40 | $52.31 – $984.60 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $656.80 | not published |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $657.50 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $658.49 | $53.01 – $284.41 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $667.15 | not published |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $670.66 | not published |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $671.20 | $247.51 – $755.10 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $673.40 | $328.94 – $1,757.00 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $677.40 | $54.80 – $903.20 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $679.20 | $54.80 – $309.57 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $680.24 | $43.41 – $50.64 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $683.28 | $349.56 – $1,020.90 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $686.87 | $189.35 – $2,440.42 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $689.40 | $54.80 – $409.31 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $690.80 | $31.18 – $1,500.00 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $693.00 | not published |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $693.95 | $302.99 – $1,053.42 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $695.80 | $203.00 – $1,528.00 |