Injection(s) tendon sheath/ligament aponeurosis single (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Injection(S) Tendon Sheath/Ligament Aponeurosis Single Bl · CPT 20550
$31.20
lowest cash price
$475.80
national median
$4,881.00
highest cash price
696
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $31.20–$4,881.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($342.51) → Sep 1, 2026 ($527.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $344.76 | $430.56 | $1,780.74 |
| Arizona | 18 | $186.78 | $225.72 | $729.39 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $37.05 | $109.06 | $181.25 |
| California | 86 | $38.76 | $660.40 | $2,180.76 |
| Colorado | 17 | $135.81 | $1,230.35 | $1,230.35 |
| Florida | 72 | $256.60 | $1,103.70 | $1,712.75 |
| Georgia | 25 | $302.52 | $1,396.20 | $4,862.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $346.50 |
| Illinois | 45 | $115.50 | $475.80 | $1,688.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $534.60 | $645.60 | $2,850.77 |
| Iowa | 25 | $136.00 | $473.60 | $2,391.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $112.00 | $1,502.75 | $1,502.75 |
| Kentucky | 19 | $67.80 | $433.37 | $2,850.77 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $368.94 | $368.94 | $368.94 |
| Maine | 7 | $73.55 | $114.65 | $791.95 |
| Michigan | 27 | $276.00 | $527.00 | $1,084.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $416.00 | $732.59 | $948.82 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $123.97 | $273.47 | $510.40 |
| Missouri | 20 | $31.20 | $556.40 | $845.35 |
| Montana | 2 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $375.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $208.62 | $380.91 | $519.96 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $525.05 | $525.05 | $525.05 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $322.61 | $327.02 | $4,881.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $351.12 | $351.12 | $351.12 |
| New York | 23 | $171.60 | $349.32 | $1,617.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $319.50 | $445.18 | $4,798.08 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $536.80 | $536.80 | $1,073.60 |
| Ohio | 58 | $216.75 | $882.70 | $3,372.20 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $48.31 | $416.07 | $1,906.30 |
| Oregon | 13 | $117.76 | $828.75 | $1,485.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $199.80 | $894.60 | $1,294.20 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $200.00 | $276.50 | $534.00 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $466.40 | $500.00 | $680.80 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $136.20 | $235.35 | $454.92 |
| Texas | 113 | $120.45 | $445.50 | $1,426.83 |
| Virginia | 25 | $63.60 | $367.50 | $947.40 |
| Washington | 32 | $120.48 | $602.00 | $1,526.72 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $67.80 | $779.63 | $4,745.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $46.64 | $580.00 | $1,003.19 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $290.64 | $400.96 | $468.98 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $445.18 | $31.96 – $845.83 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $445.18 | $31.96 – $845.83 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $445.18 | $31.96 – $845.83 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $445.18 | $31.96 – $845.83 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $445.18 | $32.28 – $819.12 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $445.18 | $31.96 – $819.12 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $445.18 | $31.96 – $801.32 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $445.50 | $23.54 – $814.31 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $445.50 | $23.54 – $7,513.00 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $445.50 | $23.54 – $833.92 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $445.50 | $23.54 – $832.55 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $445.50 | $21.56 – $832.55 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $445.50 | $23.12 – $770.88 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $445.50 | $23.54 – $6,261.00 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $446.60 | $353.00 – $5,100.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $446.60 | $353.00 – $5,106.00 |
| 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 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $448.23 | $209.07 – $809.90 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $448.52 | $64.62 – $798.72 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $451.74 | $104.43 – $873.18 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | $454.92 | $20.30 – $998.50 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $455.13 | $89.32 – $573.30 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $457.47 | $1.64 – $1,267.54 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $457.91 | $278.62 – $1,037.40 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $460.00 | $307.90 – $316.95 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $662.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $460.94 | $23.54 – $733.72 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $466.40 | $258.56 – $524.70 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $466.80 | not published |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $468.98 | $228.96 – $462.69 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $472.76 | $52.54 – $1,350.72 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $473.60 | $168.72 – $532.80 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $473.85 | $52.54 – $1,269.37 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $474.00 | $42.40 – $550.53 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $474.00 | $42.40 – $550.53 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $475.80 | $93.88 – $335.51 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $478.20 | $14.69 – $98.03 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $485.28 | $224.03 – $763.46 |