Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) at Massachusetts General Hospital
CPT 20610 · Boston, MA
These are Massachusetts General Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 27, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 21 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $261.17, median $541.00, highest $3,625.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston Boston, MA | 0.0 mi | $1,636.23 | $1,636.23 | 2026-03-17 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.0 mi | $451.50 | $645.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $342.45 | $761.00 | 2026-03-13 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 1.8 mi | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 2.2 mi | $889.00 | $889.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 2.2 mi | $538.50 | $718.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 2.7 mi | $3,625.00 | $3,625.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 3.7 mi | $1,062.00 | $1,062.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US line 5829 | both | $538.50 | $718.00 | $222.58 – $570.81 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US line 5842 | outpatient | $538.50 | $718.00 | $247.48 – $700.33 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US line 5847 | both | $148.50 | $198.00 | $61.38 – $438.15 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US line 5860 | outpatient | $148.50 | $198.00 | $99.00 – $700.33 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|BILATERAL PROCEDURE mod 50 line 5865 | both | $538.50 | $718.00 | $333.03 – $438.15 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|BILATERAL PROCEDURE mod 50 line 5873 | outpatient | $538.50 | $718.00 | $424.52 – $1,421.77 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|BILATERAL PROCEDURE mod 50 line 5875 | both | $148.50 | $198.00 | $333.03 – $438.15 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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