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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $696.80 | $290.40 – $302.02 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $698.40 | $328.94 – $1,766.00 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $700.00 | $18.90 – $205.10 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $701.76 | $335.57 – $1,597.00 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $706.00 | $19.80 – $617.93 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $708.48 | $779.76 – $857.74 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $714.70 | $342.05 – $870.52 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $715.00 | $54.76 – $1,579.00 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $718.00 | not published |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $723.75 | $311.08 – $777.69 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $724.80 | $335.57 – $1,535.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $725.56 | $32.28 – $340.10 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $726.40 | not published |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $728.00 | not published |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $731.30 | $33.85 – $104.08 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $749.10 | $227.71 – $2,334.00 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $749.10 | $1,887.00 – $2,654.00 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $749.10 | $1,887.00 – $2,654.00 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $749.45 | $314.79 – $752.91 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $751.60 | $46.46 – $888.28 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $780.78 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $784.50 | $31.23 – $108.36 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $785.00 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $785.85 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $786.84 | $31.71 – $142.08 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $806.44 | $54.76 – $1,579.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $808.53 | $24.58 – $93.10 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $812.88 | $336.05 – $1,145.19 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $814.10 | $342.05 – $3,379.00 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $821.70 | $37.86 – $2,167.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $821.70 | $37.86 – $2,167.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $821.70 | $37.86 – $3,886.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $821.70 | $37.86 – $2,167.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $821.70 | $37.86 – $2,167.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $821.70 | $37.86 – $2,167.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $825.60 | $355.45 – $1,191.05 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $825.60 | $19.80 – $993.28 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $825.60 | $19.80 – $993.28 |