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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $921.05 – $921.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $902.06 – $949.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $900.64 – $919.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $914.27 – $933.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $990.10 – $1,010.94 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $914.27 – $933.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $951.42 – $1,001.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $982.00 – $1,002.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $900.64 – $919.60 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $455.75 – $958.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $914.27 – $933.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $902.06 – $949.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $847.52 – $892.13 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $982.00 – $1,002.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $945.64 – $965.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $839.06 – $883.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $910.43 – $958.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $885.93 – $904.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $914.27 – $933.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $850.73 – $868.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $837.90 – $882.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $914.27 – $933.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $914.27 – $933.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $914.27 – $933.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $982.00 – $1,002.67 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $455.75 – $474.94 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $455.75 – $474.94 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $455.75 – $474.94 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $455.75 – $474.94 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $455.75 – $474.94 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $455.75 – $474.94 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $455.75 – $474.94 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $22.25 – $309.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $22.25 – $309.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $23.84 – $309.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $23.84 – $309.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $23.84 – $309.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $22.25 – $309.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $22.25 – $309.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $23.84 – $309.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $22.25 – $309.89 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $350.25 – $474.54 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $364.13 – $474.54 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $22.70 – $310.40 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $22.36 – $309.89 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $22.70 – $310.40 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $22.70 – $309.89 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $22.36 – $309.89 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | not published | $970.00 – $1,101.92 |
| WellSpan Newberry Hospital | Etters, PA | not published | not published |