Trigger point injection Cost by Hospital

Trigger point injection is a hospital service. Prices are from 2168 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$426median cash price · 2168 hospitals, 52 statestypically $130–$1,019 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$736
Cash / self-pay
$426
Insurer-negotiated
$359
Medicare pays
$56
$130$1,019
Median cash $426  ·  Medicare $56  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $426 — about 7.6× 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 $736 list price could save about $310 (42%).

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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
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center Prestonsburg, KY $65 $72 ★ 2/5 193 min 15.1%
Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center South Williamson, KY $65 $44 ★ 2/5 176 min 16.4%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $66 $205 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $66 $205 ★ 2/5 — —
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Brawley, CA $67 $81 ★ 3/5 190 min 15.0%
Share Medical Center Alva, OK $67 — — 141 min 15.2%
McGehee Hospital Mcgehee, AR $67 $100 — 142 min 14.9%
Nemaha County Hospital Auburn, NE $67 $39 — 110 min 14.7%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $69 $57 — — —
Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND $70 $411 ★ 3/5 167 min 13.9%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $70 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $70 — — 104 min 15.4%
Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro, NH $71 — ★ 4/5 139 min 15.0%
New London Hospital New London, NH $72 $77 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.9%
Peace Harbor Medical Center Florence, OR $72 — ★ 5/5 121 min 14.5%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $72 $262 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Weeks Medical Center Lancaster, NH $73 $59 — 106 min 14.6%
Hospital De La Concepcion San German, PR $74 $218 — — 16.2%
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $75 — — 104 min 14.9%
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $75 $528 ★ 2/5 217 min 14.8%
Paintsville ARH Hospital Paintsville, KY $76 $88 ★ 2/5 166 min 15.5%
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital Colville, WA $76 — ★ 3/5 149 min 14.3%
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $77 $451 ★ 3/5 115 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $77 $456 — 95 min 15.2%
Grand River Hospital District Rifle, CO $78 $903 — 107 min 14.4%

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 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: $426; Medicare pays $56.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 311
$24
$12 – $284
Amerigroup 157
$30
$24 – $324
Univera 15
$45
$31 – $64
Independent Health 29
$66
$33 – $444
Medicare 528
$78
$16 – $351
Geisinger 70
$156
$41 – $1,279
AmeriHealth 196
$161
$33 – $757
Highmark 117
$206
$20 – $711
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 117
$209
$95 – $725
Molina Healthcare 551
$241
$25 – $1,825
Priority Health 44
$243
$40 – $1,005
Harvard Pilgrim 47
$244
$67 – $669
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1267
$257
$29 – $1,279
Tricare / VA 370
$260
$24 – $493
UCare 78
$290
$35 – $660
Centene / Ambetter 747
$290
$23 – $1,150
Sanford Health Plan 72
$294
$37 – $661
Humana 986
$295
$35 – $2,569
Devoted Health 166
$297
$73 – $357
UPMC Health Plan 105
$299
$40 – $815
HealthPartners 245
$300
$39 – $905
Medica 224
$307
$52 – $1,188
Anthem 537
$310
$27 – $3,460
MVP Health Care 72
$324
$48 – $1,320
SelectHealth 44
$326
$118 – $4,882
UnitedHealthcare 1457
$326
$42 – $2,361
Kaiser Permanente 225
$348
$35 – $1,114
Security Health Plan 60
$376
$96 – $1,042
Health Net 285
$450
$50 – $1,329
Aetna 1336
$461
$50 – $3,403
Coventry 142
$519
$77 – $1,073
AvMed 52
$533
$84 – $8,971
EmblemHealth 64
$543
$86 – $12,590
MultiPlan / PHCS network 750
$549
$91 – $1,294
Bright Health 53
$827
$465 – $2,644
Cigna 1120
$1,047
$99 – $6,802
Healthcare Highways 48
$2,069
$230 – $14,612
Oscar Health 222
$2,358
$198 – $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$95
Vermont$108
New Hampshire$174
Arizona$197
Nebraska$228
Maryland$236

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYSacramento, CABrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOOklahoma City, OKBaltimore, MDBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBirmingham, ALBoston, MALittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WI

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
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 2168 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $426, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $736, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $359, a Medicare rate of about $56. Most cash prices fall between $130 and $1,019 — 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 2168 US hospitals is $426. Most hospitals fall between $130 and $1,019. 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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