Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) Cost

Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) is a hospital service. Prices are from 2222 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$407median cash price · 2222 hospitals, 52 statestypically $137–$1,106 depending on the hospital

≈ 7.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$781

Cash / self-pay

$407

Insurer-negotiated

$369

Medicare pays

$57

$137$1,106

Median cash $407 · Medicare $57 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $407 — about 7.1× the Medicare rate ($57). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($114).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $781 list price could save about $374 (48%).

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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

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Share Medical Center	Alva, OK	$62	—	—	141 min	—
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$63	$4,513	—	115 min	—
John H Stroger Jr Hospital	Chicago, IL	$63	$47	★ 2/5	293 min	—
Provident Hospital of Chicago	Chicago, IL	$63	$47	—	190 min	—
Nemaha County Hospital	Auburn, NE	$63	$35	—	110 min	—
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital	Sulphur, OK	$63	$74	★ 4/5	113 min	—
New London Hospital	New London, NH	$64	$71	★ 3/5	160 min	—
Merrick Medical Center	Central City, NE	$65	$105	—	127 min	—
Crete Area Medical Center	Crete, NE	$65	$106	—	104 min	—
Smith County Emergency Hospital	Raleigh, MS	$67	$216	—	—	—
Covington County Hospital CAH	Collins, MS	$67	$216	—	74 min	—
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	$67	$283	—	166 min	—
George E Weems Memorial Hospital	Apalachicola, FL	$67	$63	—	—	—
Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center	Dyersville, IA	$69	$88	—	105 min	—
Hocking Valley Community Hospital	Logan, OH	$70	$56	—	—	—
McKenzie Health System	Sandusky, MI	$70	$58	—	133 min	—
Weeks Medical Center	Lancaster, NH	$71	$94	—	107 min	—
Fisher County Hospital District	Rotan, TX	$71	$71	—	110 min	—
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	Walnut Ridge, AR	$72	$88	—	90 min	—
Peacehealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center	Cottage Grove, OR	$72	—	—	123 min	—
Hospital De La Concepcion	San German, PR	$73	$1,389	—	—	—
Ascension Seton Williamson	Round Rock, TX	$75	$181	★ 4/5	179 min	—
Ascension Seton Hays	Kyle, TX	$75	$24	★ 3/5	163 min	—
Hamilton Memorial Hospital	Mcleansboro, IL	$75	—	★ 3/5	116 min	—
Prowers Medical Center	Lamar, CO	$76	—	—	118 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 Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint)

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: $407; Medicare pays $57.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	336	$21 $11 – $261
Medicare	538	$39 $15 – $379
Univera	15	$45 $30 – $67
Amerigroup	158	$63 $24 – $342
Independent Health	27	$69 $30 – $409
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	124	$204 $63 – $725
AmeriHealth	208	$207 $23 – $970
Molina Healthcare	561	$219 $23 – $763
Highmark	126	$231 $20 – $1,104
Tricare / VA	384	$240 $25 – $576
Harvard Pilgrim	43	$247 $73 – $889
Centene / Ambetter	774	$252 $21 – $948
Geisinger	70	$282 $28 – $1,293
Humana	1004	$288 $33 – $1,307
Priority Health	51	$290 $37 – $5,286
Devoted Health	155	$290 $81 – $355
UPMC Health Plan	97	$290 $27 – $815
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1276	$295 $23 – $1,727
UCare	77	$297 $35 – $675
HealthPartners	253	$302 $32 – $888
Anthem	553	$303 $23 – $2,419
Medica	236	$317 $63 – $1,023
Sanford Health Plan	78	$319 $38 – $755
UnitedHealthcare	1506	$321 $38 – $2,114
SelectHealth	44	$326 $121 – $4,882
Kaiser Permanente	219	$345 $25 – $1,013
MVP Health Care	72	$349 $49 – $3,353
Security Health Plan	61	$364 $95 – $962
Aetna	1381	$389 $50 – $3,141
Health Net	304	$393 $42 – $1,111
Coventry	154	$420 $81 – $903
AvMed	59	$519 $291 – $20,955
EmblemHealth	73	$524 $94 – $5,014
MultiPlan / PHCS network	802	$599 $107 – $1,343
Cigna	1151	$813 $87 – $4,485
Bright Health	54	$827 $407 – $2,261
Oscar Health	243	$1,103 $142 – $3,007
Healthcare Highways	49	$2,069 $247 – $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

State	Median cash
Mississippi	$127
Maryland	$167
New Hampshire	$173
Vermont	$252
Nebraska	$255
Louisiana	$269

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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.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Jaewoo Pak, M.D.	Internal Medicine	Irvine, CA	2,536
Hyun Kang, D.P.M.	Podiatry	Garden Grove, CA	1,623
Jiyong Jeon, DPM	Podiatry	Flushing, NY	1,111
Glenda King, DPM	Podiatry	Santa Fe, NM	1,053
Cynthia Harding, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	The Villages, FL	1,034
Anas Moureiden	Rheumatology	Spring Hill, FL	967
Yelena Voronova, D.P.M.	Podiatry	Brooklyn, NY	790
Alexander Pappas, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Myrtle Beach, SC	592
Leonid Blyumin, DPM	Podiatry	Chicago, IL	562
Stephanie Kops	Physician Assistant	East Longmeadow, MA	533
Rufat Agayev	Podiatry	Brooklyn, NY	483
Jay Talsania, MD	Hand Surgery	Allentown, PA	478

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Does Medicare cover Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $57. 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 2222 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $407, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $781, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $369, a Medicare rate of about $57. Most cash prices fall between $137 and $1,106 — 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 Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 2222 US hospitals is $407. Most hospitals fall between $137 and $1,106. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $57). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint)?

Medicare pays about $57. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) 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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