Trigger point injection Cost by Hospital

Trigger point injection is a hospital service. Prices are from 2182 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$420median cash price · 2182 hospitals, 52 statestypically $129–$1,027 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$741
Cash / self-pay
$420
Insurer-negotiated
$353
Medicare pays
$56
$129$1,027
Median cash $420  ·  Medicare $56  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $420 — about 7.5× the Medicare rate ($56). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($112).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $741 list price could save about $321 (43%).

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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
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $64 — ★ 3/5 127 min —
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center Prestonsburg, KY $65 $72 ★ 2/5 190 min —
Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center South Williamson, KY $65 $44 ★ 2/5 168 min —
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $66 $205 ★ 2/5 89 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $66 $205 ★ 2/5 — —
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $66 $36 ★ 1/5 128 min —
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Brawley, CA $67 $81 ★ 3/5 191 min —
Share Medical Center Alva, OK $67 — — 141 min —
McGehee Hospital Mcgehee, AR $67 $100 — 142 min —
Nemaha County Hospital Auburn, NE $67 $39 — 110 min —
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services Gallup, NM $67 $183 — 136 min —
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $69 $57 — — —
Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND $70 $411 ★ 3/5 177 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $70 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $70 — — 103 min —
Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro, NH $71 — ★ 4/5 169 min —
New London Hospital New London, NH $72 $77 ★ 3/5 160 min —
Peace Harbor Medical Center Florence, OR $72 — ★ 5/5 117 min —
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $72 $262 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Weeks Medical Center Lancaster, NH $73 $59 — 107 min —
Hospital De La Concepcion San German, PR $74 $218 — — —
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $75 — — 98 min —
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $75 $528 ★ 2/5 215 min —
Paintsville ARH Hospital Paintsville, KY $76 $88 ★ 2/5 165 min —
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital Colville, WA $76 — ★ 3/5 150 min —

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 October 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 Trigger point 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: $420; Medicare pays $56.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 315
$24
$12 – $282
Amerigroup 158
$30
$24 – $327
Univera 15
$45
$31 – $64
Independent Health 29
$66
$33 – $444
Medicare 534
$78
$16 – $351
Geisinger 70
$156
$41 – $1,279
AmeriHealth 197
$161
$33 – $757
Highmark 121
$192
$20 – $707
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 118
$212
$95 – $725
Molina Healthcare 554
$224
$26 – $1,586
Priority Health 43
$243
$40 – $1,010
Harvard Pilgrim 47
$244
$66 – $668
Tricare / VA 375
$261
$24 – $493
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1271
$264
$29 – $1,244
UCare 79
$290
$35 – $660
UPMC Health Plan 108
$290
$38 – $815
Centene / Ambetter 763
$291
$23 – $1,125
Sanford Health Plan 74
$294
$37 – $668
Humana 997
$295
$35 – $2,569
Devoted Health 169
$298
$79 – $357
HealthPartners 246
$300
$39 – $905
Medica 225
$303
$52 – $1,190
Anthem 554
$315
$27 – $3,266
MVP Health Care 72
$324
$48 – $1,307
SelectHealth 44
$326
$118 – $4,882
UnitedHealthcare 1479
$340
$43 – $2,304
Kaiser Permanente 227
$348
$35 – $1,109
Security Health Plan 60
$376
$96 – $1,042
Aetna 1359
$457
$48 – $3,243
Health Net 286
$466
$52 – $1,329
Coventry 146
$481
$92 – $941
AvMed 54
$483
$146 – $8,971
EmblemHealth 76
$543
$86 – $5,148
MultiPlan / PHCS network 765
$552
$91 – $1,294
Bright Health 53
$827
$465 – $2,644
Cigna 1141
$1,008
$95 – $6,771
Healthcare Highways 48
$2,069
$230 – $14,612
Oscar Health 236
$2,264
$191 – $3,549

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
Mississippi$107
Vermont$108
New Hampshire$194
Arizona$197
Maryland$236
Nebraska$238

Prices by city

Prices by state

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
Isabella Lai, M.D.Internal MedicineLos Angeles, CA1,593
Jason Haugen, PA-CPhysician AssistantGoodyear, AZ1,292
Salar Deldar, M.D.Pain ManagementMonterey, CA1,162
Meryl Stein, MDPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationMarlton, NJ1,159
Kenneth Bradley, MDPain ManagementTorrance, CA936
Rand Metoyer, M.D.Pain ManagementSlidell, LA922
Paul Rodriguez, DOAnesthesiologyLighthouse Point, FL881
David Greschler, M.D.Pain ManagementNaples, FL801
Frederick Sutter, M.D.Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAnnapolis, MD764
Melisa Estes, M.D.Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPalm Beach Gardens, FL748
James Liguori, DONeurologyNew Hyde Park, NY736
Bruce Witmer, M.D.Physical Medicine and RehabilitationReno, NV690

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Does Medicare cover Trigger point injection?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Trigger point injection. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $56. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $11 — 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 2182 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $420, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $741, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $353, a Medicare rate of about $56. Most cash prices fall between $129 and $1,027 — 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 Trigger point injection cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2182 US hospitals is $420. Most hospitals fall between $129 and $1,027. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Trigger point injection?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $56). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Trigger point injection?
Medicare pays about $56. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Trigger point 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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