Arthrocentesis/aspiration/injection small joint/bursa without ultrasound guidance cost at US hospitals
HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Injection Small Joint/Bursa W/O Ultrasound Guidance · CPT 20600
$28.60
lowest cash price
$494.40
national median
$4,881.00
highest cash price
725
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $28.60–$4,881.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($421.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($376.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $500.76 | $523.38 | $1,422.72 |
| Arizona | 23 | $140.03 | $260.90 | $1,557.46 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $31.20 | $121.55 | $508.00 |
| California | 88 | $76.35 | $728.00 | $1,389.75 |
| Colorado | 17 | $324.19 | $1,959.78 | $1,959.78 |
| Florida | 75 | $329.40 | $1,103.70 | $1,792.80 |
| Georgia | 25 | $373.56 | $603.33 | $4,862.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $510.75 |
| Illinois | 47 | $207.50 | $497.20 | $1,184.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $1,254.78 |
| Iowa | 24 | $163.68 | $517.57 | $4,715.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $274.00 | $1,830.65 | $1,830.65 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $109.80 | $334.60 | $953.40 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $330.20 | $330.20 | $330.20 |
| Maine | 7 | $103.45 | $439.95 | $928.95 |
| Michigan | 27 | $231.28 | $387.00 | $1,060.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $457.60 | $688.00 | $1,313.42 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $115.68 | $219.66 | $510.40 |
| Missouri | 20 | $28.60 | $520.00 | $821.70 |
| Montana | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $594.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $182.00 | $217.14 | $786.84 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $731.30 | $731.30 | $731.30 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $322.61 | $327.02 | $4,881.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $351.12 | $351.12 | $351.12 |
| New York | 22 | $168.60 | $349.32 | $2,231.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $399.50 | $451.48 | $1,302.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $636.80 | $636.80 | $1,095.20 |
| Ohio | 61 | $234.60 | $861.60 | $3,370.90 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $64.00 | $196.38 | $806.44 |
| Oregon | 13 | $169.56 | $828.75 | $1,287.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $158.40 | $453.60 | $855.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $204.00 | $308.50 | $2,466.00 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $446.40 | $471.20 | $540.00 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $87.86 | $110.86 | $533.83 |
| Texas | 108 | $105.45 | $471.34 | $1,369.50 |
| Virginia | 27 | $87.86 | $459.50 | $956.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $215.04 | $683.28 | $2,774.00 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $109.80 | $529.00 | $2,871.75 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $275.07 | $540.00 | $2,295.63 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $288.54 | $426.16 | $528.13 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $28.60 | $29.73 – $1,204.17 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $31.20 | $28.66 – $1,577.00 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $37.10 | $324.76 – $487.14 |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $64.00 | $64.00 – $64.00 |
| Mercy Primary Care - Bernie | Bernie, MO | $66.00 | $31.31 – $88.00 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $72.30 | $68.01 – $540.62 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $76.35 | $33.77 – $407.77 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $76.95 | $31.46 – $523.31 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $87.86 | $43.66 – $468.74 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $87.86 | $21.97 – $358.40 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $87.86 | $43.66 – $468.74 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $87.86 | $43.66 – $354.99 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $88.73 | $51.00 – $544.02 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $89.55 | $21.97 – $634.79 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $89.55 | $43.66 – $607.56 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $89.55 | $21.97 – $624.42 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $89.55 | $21.97 – $607.11 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $89.55 | $21.97 – $634.79 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $89.55 | $43.66 – $607.11 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $89.55 | $43.66 – $624.42 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $89.55 | $21.97 – $652.88 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $89.55 | $43.66 – $652.88 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $89.55 | $43.66 – $652.88 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $89.55 | $43.66 – $652.88 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $89.55 | $43.66 – $607.11 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $92.60 | $234.50 – $539.08 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $101.22 | $32.10 – $540.62 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $103.45 | $21.90 – $53.34 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $105.45 | $267.14 – $632.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $105.45 | $154.66 – $632.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $105.45 | $126.54 – $731.12 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $109.80 | $254.54 – $254.54 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $109.80 | $202.34 – $202.34 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $110.86 | $234.50 – $539.08 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $115.68 | $252.42 – $736.23 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $120.50 | $259.20 – $756.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $121.55 | $29.21 – $47.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $121.55 | $34.14 – $55.26 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $123.97 | $257.81 – $751.94 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $130.65 | $29.59 – $627.20 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $131.10 | not published |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $140.03 | $98.20 – $4,018.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $141.70 | $25.61 – $387.54 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $142.35 | $25.61 – $276.82 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $145.80 | $26.88 – $41.76 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $149.44 | $85.53 – $282.10 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $154.64 | $73.87 – $305.00 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $155.55 | $19.00 – $152.00 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $155.84 | $88.56 – $194.40 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $156.63 | $98.20 – $4,018.00 |