Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
CPT 20610 · Saint Louis, MO
These are Missouri Baptist Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 15, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 14 Missouri hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $169.84, median $4,717.04, highest $23,239.21. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 3.0 mi | $502.45 | $773.00 | 2026-06-04 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, MO | 3.0 mi | $5,444.46 | $9,074.10 | 2025-12-15 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 7.8 mi | $169.84 | $212.30 | 2026-04-24 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 9.1 mi | $956.15 | $1,471.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 9.4 mi | $5,524.23 | $9,207.05 | 2025-12-15 |
| St. Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 9.4 mi | $7,178.87 | $11,964.78 | 2025-12-15 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 13.1 mi | $7,205.55 | $12,009.25 | 2025-12-15 |
| Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saint Peters, MO | 15.8 mi | $15,811.06 | $26,351.77 | 2025-12-15 |
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|BILATERAL PROCEDURE standard_charge_information[72598] | outpatient | $4,760.64 | $7,934.40 | $258.00 – $9,352.46 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US standard_charge_information[72597] | outpatient | $1,966.87 | $3,278.11 | $307.45 – $8,198.00 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|RIGHT SIDE standard_charge_information[72599] | outpatient | $2,808.91 | $4,681.51 | $307.45 – $8,198.00 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|DISCONTINUED OUT-PATIENT HOSPITAL/AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER (ASC) PROCEDURE PRIOR TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANESTHESIA standard_charge_information[72600] | outpatient | $4,710.13 | $7,850.21 | $307.45 – $8,198.00 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|LEFT SIDE standard_charge_information[72601] | outpatient | $2,808.28 | $4,680.46 | $307.45 – $8,198.00 |
| HC Asp/Inj Maj Jnt/Brs W/O Guid Pn standard_charge_information[72978] | both | $1,932.00 | $3,220.00 | $192.06 – $6,771.00 |
| HC Asp/Inj Maj Joint/Bursa standard_charge_information[72979] | both | $1,932.00 | $3,220.00 | $192.06 – $6,771.00 |
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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