Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia
CPT 20610 · Philadelphia, PA
These are Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 19, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 20 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $301.00, median $500.80, highest $11,025.90. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 0.0 mi | $1,797.46 | $1,797.46 | 2025-12-31 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 2.2 mi | $362.65 | $1,224.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald Darby, PA | 4.6 mi | $1,284.40 | $1,976.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 4.8 mi | $500.80 | $1,252.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 4.8 mi | $170.90 | $1,709.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $750.00 | $1,500.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.2 mi | $311.39 | 2026-09-15 | |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.5 mi | $313.00 | $1,403.62 | 2026-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRATION AND/OR INJECTION OF FLUID FROM LARGE JOINT line 33456 | outpatient | $11,025.90 | $11,025.90 | $23.50 – $988.00 |
| DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US line 1170 | outpatient | $1,433.54 | $1,433.54 | $23.50 – $441.49 |
| ASPIRATION AND/OR INJECTION OF FLUID FROM LARGE JOINT mod RT line 33457 | outpatient | $1,433.54 | $1,433.54 | $315.35 – $441.49 |
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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