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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $269.64 | $124.40 – $4,018.00 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $278.80 | $34.17 – $938.40 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $280.72 | $267.30 – $607.50 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $281.40 | not published |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $282.00 | $18.77 – $309.57 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $284.76 | $212.80 – $223.44 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $286.40 | $56.32 – $888.28 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $286.43 | $124.40 – $2,440.42 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $287.36 | $72.99 – $4,018.00 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $287.60 | $78.08 – $398.70 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $287.60 | $59.02 – $764.40 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $289.57 | $450.71 – $468.74 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $289.57 | $23.55 – $358.40 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $289.57 | $450.71 – $468.74 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $289.57 | $23.55 – $354.99 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $291.49 | $165.64 – $363.60 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $291.64 | $234.50 – $539.08 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $294.00 | not published |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $295.05 | $23.55 – $634.79 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $295.05 | $28.62 – $607.56 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $295.05 | $23.55 – $624.42 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $295.05 | $23.55 – $607.11 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $295.05 | $23.55 – $634.79 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $295.05 | $23.55 – $607.11 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $295.05 | $23.55 – $624.42 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $295.05 | $23.55 – $652.88 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $295.05 | $51.80 – $652.88 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $295.05 | $51.80 – $652.88 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $295.05 | $51.80 – $652.88 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $295.05 | $23.55 – $607.11 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $297.63 | $124.40 – $4,018.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $298.38 | $618.24 – $1,892.55 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $298.38 | $375.10 – $1,705.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $298.38 | $217.22 – $1,705.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $298.38 | $937.75 – $1,705.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $298.80 | $18.59 – $409.31 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $300.50 | $285.49 – $924.00 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $301.68 | $22.35 – $969.15 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $301.68 | $22.35 – $969.15 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $303.00 | $18.77 – $931.20 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $308.00 | $353.00 – $5,100.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $308.00 | $353.00 – $5,106.00 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $308.40 | $252.42 – $736.23 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $308.72 | $34.17 – $938.40 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $312.65 | $37.21 – $627.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $312.65 | $37.21 – $627.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $312.65 | $37.21 – $627.20 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $318.12 | $52.54 – $1,068.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $318.12 | $45.23 – $886.44 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $318.37 | $32.65 – $51.39 |