Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 20610 · San Diego, CA
These are UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 67 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $252.05, median $955.69, highest $6,625.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $955.69 | $3,822.78 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $1,499.25 | $1,999.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $1,499.25 | $1,999.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $1,002.00 | $1,336.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $951.60 | $1,830.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $392.00 | $1,582.70 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $1,499.25 | $1,999.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $955.69 | $3,822.78 | 2026-03-30 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 20610 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration Or Injection Of Large Joint Or Joint Capsule standard_charge_information[1103] | outpatient | $913.20 | $1,660.36 | $52.54 – $9,732.00 |
| Aspiration Or Injection Of Large Joint Or Joint Capsule standard_charge_information[3620] | both | $443.30 | $806.00 | $52.54 – $9,732.00 |
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