Joint Injection: What It Costs and What's Fair
CPT 20610 · Medicare rate: $40 · National avg charge: $936 · BillKarma data from 468 providers
Reviewed 2026-04-04 · Pricing data year: 2026
Estimates assume 20% coinsurance after deductible. Actual costs depend on your plan's negotiated rates, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum. .
Your Insurance Plan
Joint Injection (CPT 20610) is a surgical procedure typically performed in a hospital or accredited outpatient surgical center. It is usually recommended after more conservative treatments—such as medication or physical therapy—have not resolved the underlying problem. Recovery time ranges from a few days to several weeks depending on patient health and procedure complexity.
Cost by Billing Grade
| Grade | Avg Hospital Charge | Medicare Rate | Est. Patient Cost* | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | $944 | $40 | $189 | 27 |
| D | $1,922 | $40 | $384 | 3 |
| F | $1,121 | $40 | $224 | 59 |
| N/A | $899 | $40 | $180 | 379 |
*Estimated patient cost assumes 20% coinsurance after deductible is met. Actual cost depends on your specific plan, deductible status, and network.
Cost Range Across Hospitals
What This Procedure Typically Costs by Facility Type
Find Providers Near You for This Procedure
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| Provider | Type | Location | Grade | Charge | Benchmark | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibra Hospital of Amarillo | Hospital | Amarillo, TX | N/A | $4 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
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0.1x |
| Vibra Hospital of Fargo | Hospital | Fargo, ND | N/A | $4 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
0.1x |
| DELL SETON MEDICAL CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS | Hospital | AUSTIN, TX | N/A | $21 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
0.5x |
| Vibra Hospital of Richardson | Hospital | Richardson, TX | N/A | $27 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
0.7x |
| Vibra Specialty Hospital of DeSoto | Hospital | DeSoto, TX | N/A | $27 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
0.7x |
| Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital | Hospital | Blue Hill, ME | N/A | $45 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
1.1x |
| ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER HOSPITAL | Hospital | ROCHESTER, MI | F | $46 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
1.2x |
| ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER HOSPITAL | Hospital | ROCHESTER, MI | F | $46 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
1.2x |
| Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems Inland Hospital | Hospital | Waterville, ME | C | $55 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
1.4x |
| Northwest Texas Healthcare System | Hospital | Amarillo, TX | N/A | $60 |
$40
Medicare OPPS
|
1.5x |
What Is a Fair Price for This Procedure?
Medicare pays $40 for Joint Injection (CPT 20610). This rate is set by CMS based on the actual cost of delivering the procedure, including physician time, overhead, and equipment. It's the most reliable national benchmark for what the procedure is worth.
A hospital charging $80 (2x Medicare) or less earns an A billing grade — these are the most fairly priced facilities for this procedure. The national average charge is $936 (23.6x Medicare).
If your bill shows more than $119 (3x Medicare) for this procedure, it may be worth reviewing the charges carefully. Upload your bill to check →
Frequently Asked Questions
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