Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) at St. Louis Childrens Hospital
CPT 20610 · Saint Louis, MO
These are St. Louis Childrens Hospital'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 0.0 mi | $5,524.23 | $9,207.05 | 2025-12-15 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 8.3 mi | $7,205.55 | $12,009.25 | 2025-12-15 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 9.4 mi | $4,760.64 | $7,934.40 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 10.4 mi | $502.45 | $773.00 | 2026-06-04 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, MO | 10.4 mi | $5,444.46 | $9,074.10 | 2025-12-15 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City, IL | 11.0 mi | $105.58 | $175.96 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 11.3 mi | $956.15 | $1,471.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 12.4 mi | $169.84 | $212.30 | 2026-04-24 |
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|UNUSUAL NON-OVERLAPPING SERVICE|LEFT SIDE standard_charge_information[16960] | outpatient | $7,178.87 | $11,964.78 | $5,802.92 – $36,885.66 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|NON-EXCEPTED OFF-CAMPUS SVC|RIGHT SIDE standard_charge_information[16955] | outpatient | $4,642.38 | $7,737.30 | $3,752.59 – $7,737.30 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|RIGHT SIDE standard_charge_information[16956] | outpatient | $1,593.57 | $2,655.95 | $302.62 – $8,198.00 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|LEFT SIDE standard_charge_information[16957] | outpatient | $1,770.24 | $2,950.40 | $302.62 – $8,198.00 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|BILATERAL PROCEDURE standard_charge_information[16958] | outpatient | $1,948.38 | $3,247.30 | $453.94 – $8,198.00 |
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O US|SEPARATE STRUCTURE standard_charge_information[16959] | outpatient | $3,951.12 | $6,585.20 | $3,193.82 – $6,585.20 |
| HC Asp/Inj Maj Joint/Bursa standard_charge_information[21318] | both | $693.60 | $1,156.00 | $480.15 – $4,587.00 |
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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