Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) at St. Luke's Patients Medical Center
CPT 20610 · Pasadena, TX
These are St. Luke's Patients Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 28, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 89 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $128.75, median $715.37, highest $6,648.05. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX | 6.5 mi | $1,337.00 | $2,674.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center Houston, TX | 15.4 mi | $303.42 | $1,188.43 | 2026-09-01 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,337.00 | $2,674.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | 16.1 mi | $1,139.52 | $3,561.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | 16.1 mi | $1,723.75 | $4,925.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | 16.1 mi | $2,099.50 | $4,199.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital Houston, TX | 16.1 mi | $1,300.47 | $1,941.00 | 2026-03-05 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 19.5 mi | $932.00 | $2,912.50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHOCENTESIS-MAJOR JOINT standard_charge_information[1332] | outpatient | $334.95 | $957.00 | $23.28 – $5,160.00 |
| ARTHOCENTESIS MAJOR JT standard_charge_information[1329] | inpatient | $334.85 | $956.70 | $621.86 – $717.53 |
| ARTHOCENTESIS MAJOR JT standard_charge_information[1330] | outpatient | $334.85 | $956.70 | $23.28 – $5,160.00 |
| ARTHOCENTESIS-MAJOR JOINT standard_charge_information[1331] | inpatient | $334.95 | $957.00 | $622.05 – $717.75 |
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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