Large Joint Injection or Fluid Draw (both sides) cost at US hospitals
Aspiration or injection of a major joint or bursa without ultrasound guidance, both sides · CPT 20610
$48.10
lowest cash price
$740.40
national median
$6,839.00
highest cash price
817
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $48.10–$6,839.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($511.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($583.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $740.22 | $804.96 | $2,273.70 |
| Arizona | 23 | $177.27 | $360.14 | $1,787.48 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $48.10 | $198.90 | $1,058.00 |
| California | 88 | $92.07 | $867.30 | $2,007.36 |
| Colorado | 17 | $451.13 | $2,490.93 | $2,490.93 |
| Florida | 78 | $427.38 | $1,201.90 | $2,145.65 |
| Georgia | 25 | $393.39 | $1,092.00 | $4,862.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $239.68 | $239.68 | $599.25 |
| Illinois | 49 | $207.90 | $850.32 | $2,916.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $365.00 | $872.40 | $2,850.77 |
| Iowa | 28 | $398.40 | $1,027.12 | $3,104.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $287.60 | $2,326.80 | $2,326.80 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $196.26 | $746.71 | $5,386.44 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $798.98 | $798.98 | $798.98 |
| Maine | 7 | $99.70 | $589.85 | $1,189.15 |
| Michigan | 27 | $327.12 | $864.00 | $2,184.80 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $600.80 | $971.20 | $1,313.42 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $161.13 | $280.72 | $627.64 |
| Missouri | 19 | $59.25 | $966.35 | $1,824.35 |
| Montana | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $649.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $177.10 | $748.02 | $907.68 |
| Nevada | 4 | $278.80 | $308.72 | $388.96 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $734.10 | $734.10 | $734.10 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $322.61 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $649.74 | $649.74 | $649.74 |
| New York | 22 | $168.60 | $349.32 | $6,400.61 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $481.50 | $619.80 | $1,559.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $627.20 | $627.20 | $1,138.40 |
| Ohio | 58 | $498.00 | $882.70 | $6,837.36 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $130.00 | $382.30 | $4,931.55 |
| Oregon | 13 | $189.27 | $885.75 | $1,449.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $230.40 | $453.60 | $1,966.40 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $300.50 | $478.50 | $2,466.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $498.40 | $754.40 | $900.00 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $243.80 | $345.52 | $814.44 |
| Texas | 106 | $133.50 | $658.01 | $2,209.35 |
| Virginia | 29 | $131.10 | $553.50 | $1,515.60 |
| Washington | 31 | $120.00 | $712.40 | $1,225.70 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $294.00 | $1,108.00 | $6,576.83 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $365.17 | $982.30 | $2,295.63 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $349.86 | $826.20 | $908.21 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $815.81 | $228.52 – $850.85 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $820.38 | $39.10 – $112.91 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $823.90 | $342.05 – $3,379.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $825.50 | $251.65 – $387.54 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $826.20 | $92.40 – $203.70 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $828.75 | not published |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $828.75 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $838.20 | $223.61 – $4,401.00 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $849.46 | $100.80 – $203.70 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $850.17 | $427.11 – $5,318.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $850.32 | $213.37 – $822.34 |
| Adventhealth Durand | Durand, WI | $852.03 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $853.42 | $40.47 – $426.71 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $855.00 | $18.59 – $309.57 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $856.00 | $83.77 – $311.40 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $856.00 | $213.67 – $963.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $861.90 | $2.03 – $923.96 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $862.80 | $12.94 – $1,416.85 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $864.00 | $305.85 – $553.02 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $864.00 | $305.85 – $553.02 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $864.50 | not published |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $867.30 | $352.70 – $5,977.00 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $867.82 | $88.49 – $203.70 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $872.40 | $12.94 – $1,416.85 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $877.00 | $285.49 – $970.00 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $877.92 | $84.78 – $448.38 |
| 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 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $883.20 | $566.35 – $993.60 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $883.60 | $179.61 – $1,588.08 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $883.74 | $21.63 – $554.36 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $885.75 | not published |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | $895.00 | $409.98 – $409.98 |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | $895.00 | $305.85 – $550.53 |
| Corewell Health Gerber | Fremont, MI | $895.00 | $409.98 – $409.98 |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | $895.00 | $525.62 – $525.62 |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | $895.00 | $305.85 – $550.53 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | $895.00 | $305.85 – $550.53 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $897.60 | $9.07 – $1,416.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $897.60 | $12.94 – $1,416.85 |