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
$494.45
national median
$4,881.00
highest cash price
728
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 | 23 | $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 | 31 | $158.40 | $453.60 | $863.94 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $1,224.60 | not published |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $1,242.00 | $320.54 – $849.44 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $1,242.32 | $59.71 – $1,187.00 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $1,242.32 | $59.71 – $1,187.00 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $1,254.78 | $324.76 – $649.52 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $1,275.30 | $293.09 – $304.81 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $1,275.30 | not published |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,287.75 | $335.73 – $624.37 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,287.75 | $335.73 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,287.75 | $335.73 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,287.75 | $335.73 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,287.75 | $335.73 – $9,178.00 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $1,293.63 | $3.44 – $475.00 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $1,302.00 | $293.39 – $732.60 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $1,313.42 | $247.31 – $3,243.00 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $1,313.42 | $247.31 – $3,243.00 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $1,313.42 | $247.31 – $3,243.00 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $1,317.84 | $413.65 – $1,687.00 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $1,340.30 | $295.97 – $307.81 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,361.85 | $1,050.57 – $3,891.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $1,361.85 | $1,050.57 – $3,891.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,361.85 | $1,050.57 – $3,891.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $1,361.85 | $1,050.57 – $3,891.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,361.85 | $1,050.57 – $3,891.00 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,369.50 | $36.35 – $2,956.00 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $1,389.75 | $1,333.00 – $20,799.00 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $1,422.72 | $712.56 – $10,428.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,461.20 | $91.78 – $1,752.00 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $1,557.46 | $37.55 – $83.74 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $1,558.62 | $320.54 – $711.61 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $1,601.45 | $319.02 – $1,322.00 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $1,651.00 | $293.09 – $296.02 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,685.45 | $157.17 – $1,166.40 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $1,685.45 | $157.17 – $1,166.40 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $1,685.45 | $152.36 – $1,166.40 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $1,685.45 | $152.36 – $1,166.40 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $1,685.45 | $152.36 – $1,166.40 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,685.45 | $152.36 – $1,166.40 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $1,792.80 | $320.54 – $726.58 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $1,830.65 | $290.61 – $2,079.00 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $1,830.65 | $290.61 – $2,079.00 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $1,830.65 | $288.65 – $2,079.00 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $1,959.78 | $63.03 – $1,083.00 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $1,959.78 | $63.03 – $1,083.00 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $1,959.78 | $63.03 – $1,083.00 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $1,959.78 | $63.03 – $1,083.00 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $1,959.78 | $63.03 – $1,083.00 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $2,231.00 | $67.50 – $429.43 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $2,295.63 | $32.42 – $895.29 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $2,335.00 | $8.04 – $3,576.15 |