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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $439.95 | $34.31 – $104.08 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $446.40 | $190.84 – $502.20 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $446.80 | $163.17 – $1,209.91 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $446.80 | $164.34 – $1,212.63 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $449.12 | $28.43 – $572.63 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $449.22 | not published |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $857.80 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $830.71 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $830.71 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $866.83 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $451.48 | $30.75 – $794.60 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $857.80 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $857.80 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $857.80 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $857.80 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $451.48 | $30.75 – $830.71 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $830.71 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $451.48 | $30.45 – $812.66 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $451.97 | $37.17 – $1,034.88 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $452.25 | not published |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $452.25 | not published |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $453.60 | $22.86 – $1,016.56 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $453.60 | $22.86 – $1,016.56 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $453.60 | $22.86 – $1,016.56 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $453.60 | $22.86 – $1,016.56 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $453.60 | $19.80 – $892.40 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $453.60 | $22.86 – $1,016.56 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $454.65 | $45.72 – $682.44 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $457.47 | $1.52 – $200.96 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $457.60 | $218.29 – $514.80 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $459.50 | $307.90 – $316.95 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $3,408.00 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $3,408.00 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $3,408.00 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $3,408.00 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $314.46 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $2,603.00 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $459.50 | $305.48 – $3,408.00 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $460.00 | $74.83 – $887.20 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $465.00 | $328.94 – $335.51 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $469.58 | $56.44 – $632.19 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $469.58 | $56.44 – $632.19 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $471.20 | $261.22 – $530.10 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $471.34 | $24.29 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $471.34 | $24.29 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $471.34 | $22.70 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $471.34 | $22.70 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $471.34 | $22.70 – $733.72 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $474.00 | $328.94 – $1,586.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $474.60 | $353.00 – $2,589.00 |