Knee joint injection Cost by Hospital

Knee joint injection is a hospital service. Prices are from 2303 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$477median cash price · 2303 hospitals, 52 statestypically $156–$1,429 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$891
Cash / self-pay
$477
Insurer-negotiated
$375
Medicare pays
$69
$156$1,429
Median cash $477  ·  Medicare $69  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $477 — about 6.9× the Medicare rate ($69). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($138).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $891 list price could save about $414 (46%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Henderson County Community Hospital Lexington, TN $72 $59 — 150 min 15.0%
Haywood County Community Hospital Brownsville, TN $72 $59 — 130 min 15.4%
Henry County Hospital, Inc Napoleon, OH $72 $97 ★ 2/5 105 min 15.1%
Peacehealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Cottage Grove, OR $75 — — 121 min 14.9%
George E Weems Memorial Hospital Apalachicola, FL $75 $70 — — —
Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville, WV $76 — ★ 2/5 140 min 15.1%
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $77 $44 ★ 2/5 — 14.3%
Share Medical Center Alva, OK $78 — — 141 min 15.2%
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $78 — ★ 1/5 118 min 15.5%
Ascension Seton Williamson Round Rock, TX $78 $294 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.4%
Ascension Seton Hays Kyle, TX $78 $28 ★ 3/5 165 min 14.4%
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Grove Hill, AL $79 $283 — 162 min —
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $80 $57 ★ 2/5 280 min 15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $80 $57 — 222 min 15.5%
Peace Harbor Medical Center Florence, OR $80 — ★ 5/5 121 min 14.5%
Smith County Emergency Hospital Raleigh, MS $81 $216 — — —
Covington County Hospital CAH Collins, MS $81 $216 — 72 min 14.8%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $82 $62 — — —
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $84 $143 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $84 $66 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Riverwood Healthcare Center Aitkin, MN $85 $118 — 103 min 14.8%
CHI Health-Mercy Corning Corning, IA $86 $159 ★ 3/5 131 min 14.8%
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Windber, PA $87 $65 ★ 2/5 133 min 15.5%
Benson Hospital Benson, AZ $87 $157 — 155 min —
CHI Health Missouri Valley Missouri Valley, IA $88 $156 ★ 4/5 102 min 14.9%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Knee joint injection

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $477; Medicare pays $69.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 351
$28
$12 – $257
Medicare 572
$47
$18 – $351
Univera 15
$55
$37 – $243
Independent Health 31
$98
$37 – $452
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 132
$153
$51 – $725
Highmark 134
$162
$20 – $1,005
Amerigroup 160
$166
$28 – $536
AmeriHealth 214
$206
$25 – $931
Tricare / VA 393
$216
$23 – $551
Molina Healthcare 575
$224
$27 – $649
Priority Health 58
$228
$51 – $2,571
Centene / Ambetter 779
$235
$22 – $948
Harvard Pilgrim 47
$247
$79 – $820
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1334
$277
$25 – $1,399
Geisinger 76
$281
$31 – $1,242
Anthem 562
$283
$23 – $2,125
Humana 1057
$290
$39 – $1,205
Devoted Health 154
$290
$99 – $379
UPMC Health Plan 100
$290
$29 – $815
UCare 85
$298
$43 – $675
HealthPartners 281
$302
$41 – $870
Medica 254
$311
$85 – $1,051
UnitedHealthcare 1570
$323
$44 – $2,114
MVP Health Care 77
$323
$69 – $1,718
SelectHealth 48
$324
$98 – $1,527
Sanford Health Plan 85
$362
$46 – $798
Kaiser Permanente 225
$365
$29 – $1,082
Health Net 313
$393
$35 – $1,499
Security Health Plan 67
$407
$164 – $884
Aetna 1432
$416
$58 – $3,068
EmblemHealth 65
$452
$90 – $6,608
Coventry 158
$499
$67 – $1,425
Oscar Health 237
$545
$90 – $2,887
AvMed 61
$590
$308 – $20,942
MultiPlan / PHCS network 815
$654
$117 – $1,535
Cigna 1182
$772
$102 – $4,384
Bright Health 57
$827
$348 – $1,687
Healthcare Highways 49
$1,135
$216 – $14,320

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Maryland$178
New Hampshire$210
Alaska$216
Vermont$254
Mississippi$296
Nebraska$298

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYSacramento, CABaltimore, MDBrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKPittsburgh, PABaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHNashville, TNSaint Louis, MOArlington, TXBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, AR

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Rahul Khapekar, D.O.Family PracticePark Ridge, IL13,978
Ermin Arriola, M.D.Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMorton Grove, IL6,316
Jaewoo Pak, M.D.Internal MedicineIrvine, CA5,516
Andrew Mcgown, M.D.Sports MedicineColumbia, SC5,356
Hubert Franke, M.D.General PracticeWall, NJ5,006
Nicholas Manolitsis, MDPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationChicago, IL4,828
Robert Streisand, M.D.Vascular SurgeryPelham, NY4,269
Samuel Messieh, MDOrthopedic SurgeryWinter Haven, FL4,147
Pamela Harston, M.D.Physical Medicine and RehabilitationBowling Green, KY4,045
Robert Prichep, P.C.General SurgeryWest Babylon, NY3,732
Peter Simonian, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryFresno, CA3,575
Valerie Starnes, APRN-CNurse PractitionerFort Myers, FL3,561

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Does Medicare cover Knee joint injection?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Knee joint injection. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $69. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $14 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2303 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $477, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $891, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $375, a Medicare rate of about $69. Most cash prices fall between $156 and $1,429 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Knee joint injection cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2303 US hospitals is $477. Most hospitals fall between $156 and $1,429. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Knee joint injection?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $69). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Knee joint injection?
Medicare pays about $69. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Knee joint injection prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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