Sacroiliac joint injection Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Sacroiliac joint injection is a hospital service. Prices are from 1786 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$837median cash price · 1786 hospitals, 52 statestypically $245–$2,250 depending on the hospital

≈ 4.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$1,469

Cash / self-pay

$837

Insurer-negotiated

$684

Medicare pays

$176

$245$2,250

Median cash $837 · Medicare $176 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $837 — about 4.8× the Medicare rate ($176). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($351).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,469 list price could save about $632 (43%).

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Ellis Hospital	Schenectady, NY	$128	$176	★ 3/5	232 min	—
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center	Clinton, MD	$128	$131	★ 2/5	356 min	—
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	$132	$88	—	—	—
Coosa Valley Medical Center	Sylacauga, AL	$136	$182	★ 3/5	124 min	—
Shriners Hospital for Children-Portland	Portland, OR	$137	$96	—	—	—
University of Md Capital Region Medical Center	Upper Marlboro, MD	$137	—	★ 1/5	246 min	—
John H Stroger Jr Hospital	Chicago, IL	$141	$101	★ 2/5	293 min	—
Provident Hospital of Chicago	Chicago, IL	$141	$101	—	190 min	—
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	$141	$221	★ 4/5	197 min	—
Princeton Community Hospital Assn Inc	Princeton, WV	$144	$77	★ 2/5	172 min	—
Hansford County Hospital	Spearman, TX	$149	$178	—	92 min	—
Westfields Hospital and Clinic	New Richmond, WI	$149	$232	★ 4/5	108 min	—
Share Medical Center	Alva, OK	$150	—	—	141 min	—
The Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston	Boston, MA	$150	$149	—	—	—
Russellville Hospital	Russellville, AL	$154	$507	★ 4/5	101 min	—
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center	Hartford, CT	$154	$215	—	—	—
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	$156	$169	★ 4/5	135 min	—
UPMC Kane	Kane, PA	$157	$444	—	102 min	—
Catawba Valley Medical Center	Hickory, NC	$158	$174	★ 2/5	228 min	—
Hurley Medical Center	Flint, MI	$162	$55	★ 2/5	190 min	—
Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif	Sacramento, CA	$162	$170	—	—	—
Shriners Hospital for Children	Honolulu, HI	$162	$170	—	—	—
Shriners Hospital for Children	Chicago, IL	$162	$170	—	—	—
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Saint Louis, MO	$162	$170	—	—	—
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Dayton, OH	$162	$170	—	—	—

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 Sacroiliac 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: $837; Medicare pays $176.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicare	250	$77 $37 – $728
Medicaid	210	$82 $27 – $532
AmeriHealth	136	$89 $54 – $2,834
Geisinger	34	$98 $89 – $3,100
Highmark	80	$107 $38 – $811
Univera	14	$135 $68 – $1,852
Tricare / VA	208	$165 $56 – $1,351
Devoted Health	69	$177 $78 – $1,038
MVP Health Care	57	$199 $83 – $1,055
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	59	$211 $142 – $952
Amerigroup	93	$226 $32 – $2,187
Molina Healthcare	373	$283 $61 – $2,702
Centene / Ambetter	466	$283 $54 – $1,735
Blue Cross Blue Shield	926	$283 $57 – $1,949
Kaiser Permanente	121	$421 $57 – $1,824
Humana	593	$525 $71 – $2,569
Priority Health	35	$532 $77 – $1,464
UCare	45	$538 $70 – $1,256
Medica	145	$571 $115 – $1,510
Health Net	179	$577 $120 – $1,852
Harvard Pilgrim	42	$599 $185 – $1,616
Anthem	402	$633 $69 – $3,720
Independent Health	24	$644 $71 – $1,289
UnitedHealthcare	1130	$719 $80 – $2,791
HealthPartners	155	$737 $84 – $1,867
Sanford Health Plan	58	$783 $82 – $1,657
Coventry	73	$796 $148 – $1,983
Bright Health	33	$827 $607 – $2,644
SelectHealth	35	$833 $140 – $5,307
EmblemHealth	46	$972 $94 – $12,590
UPMC Health Plan	60	$976 $80 – $3,286
AvMed	51	$1,101 $471 – $8,465
Aetna	1005	$1,170 $89 – $4,111
Security Health Plan	45	$1,189 $77 – $2,111
MultiPlan / PHCS network	513	$1,205 $226 – $3,601
Cigna	843	$1,238 $140 – $7,480
Healthcare Highways	27	$2,152 $1,191 – $14,612
Oscar Health	163	$2,264 $213 – $3,587

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
Hawaii	$162
Mississippi	$283
Tennessee	$323
North Dakota	$342
West Virginia	$364
Massachusetts	$379

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.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Kenneth Bradley, MD	Pain Management	Torrance, CA	808
Tina Molumphy, MD	Pain Management	Los Gatos, CA	647
Lee James, DO	Interventional Pain Management	Port Charlotte, FL	609
Tennyson Lee, M.D.	Pain Management	Carbondale, IL	548
Clifford Baker, M.D	Interventional Pain Management	Sun City, AZ	458
David Greschler, M.D.	Pain Management	Naples, FL	433
Daniel Verrill, M.D.	Interventional Pain Management	Kettering, OH	430
John Paul Malayil, M.D.	Pain Management	Sun City West, AZ	375
Hazmer Cassim, D.O.	Pain Management	Rancho Mirage, CA	375
Albert Singh, M.D.	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Quincy, IL	360
Jacqueline Weisbein, D.O.	Pain Management	Napa, CA	359
Robert Ball, D.O.	Interventional Pain Management	Port Charlotte, FL	355

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Does Medicare cover Sacroiliac joint injection?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Sacroiliac joint injection. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $176. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $35 — 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 1786 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $837, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,469, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $684, a Medicare rate of about $176. Most cash prices fall between $245 and $2,250 — 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 Sacroiliac joint injection cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1786 US hospitals is $837. Most hospitals fall between $245 and $2,250. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Sacroiliac joint injection?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $176). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Sacroiliac joint injection?

Medicare pays about $176. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Sacroiliac 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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