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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $825.60 | $19.80 – $993.28 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $825.60 | $355.45 – $1,230.32 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $825.60 | $356.44 – $1,230.32 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $826.76 | $46.46 – $2,268.75 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $828.75 | not published |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $828.75 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $850.17 | $427.11 – $4,042.00 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $855.00 | $19.80 – $309.57 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $856.80 | not published |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $861.60 | $302.44 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | $861.60 | $304.32 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | $861.60 | $302.44 – $6,165.00 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $861.60 | $302.44 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | $861.60 | $300.82 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $861.60 | $304.32 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $861.60 | $300.82 – $6,165.00 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $877.50 | $315.20 – $321.50 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $882.70 | $232.76 – $1,222.20 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $882.70 | $0.01 – $1,222.20 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $884.59 | $328.56 – $728.47 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $890.01 | $18.17 – $4,989.00 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $919.10 | not published |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $927.00 | $57.15 – $413.07 |