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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
$286.80
lowest cash price
$453.60
national median
$855.00
highest cash price
10
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $286.80–$855.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($453.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($452.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $452.25 | $452.25 | $493.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $286.80 | $453.60 | $855.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $286.80 | $19.80 – $406.30 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $301.20 | $19.80 – $931.20 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $321.00 | $19.80 – $454.75 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $452.25 | $120.60 – $542.70 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $453.60 | $19.80 – $892.40 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $493.50 | $161.21 – $592.20 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $825.60 | $19.80 – $1,100.80 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $825.60 | $9.18 – $993.28 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $825.60 | $19.80 – $993.28 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $855.00 | $19.80 – $1,282.50 |