Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
CPT 20610 · Charlotte, NC
These are Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 4, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 7 North Carolina hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $331.02, median $619.80, highest $619.80. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 5.4 mi | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | 2025-12-05 |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | 10.2 mi | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | 2025-12-05 |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | 25.4 mi | $331.02 | $1,226.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | 28.1 mi | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 29.3 mi | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | 2025-12-01 |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro, NC | 45.3 mi | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | 2025-12-01 |
| Piedmont Walton Hospital Monroe, GA | 189.2 mi | $1,145.70 | $3,819.00 | 2026-07-01 |
| Piedmont Eastside Medical Center Snellville, GA | 202.6 mi | $1,145.70 | $3,819.00 | 2026-07-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JOINT W/O US GUID line 17825 | outpatient | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | $235.52 – $1,239.60 |
| HC ER ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JOINT W/O US GUID line 19395 | outpatient | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | $231.81 – $1,239.60 |
| HC ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JOINT W/O US GUID line 197651 | inpatient | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | $384.28 – $1,090.85 |
| HC ER ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JOINT W/O US GUID line 200277 | inpatient | $619.80 | $1,239.60 | $384.28 – $1,090.85 |
| DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US line 1107945 | both | $38.13 – $146.29 |
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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