Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) at University Health System
CPT 20610 · San Antonio, TX
These are University Health System's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated October 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX | 0.0 mi | $3,050.28 | $3,050.28 | 2026-09-01 |
| Methodist Hospital Stone Oak San Antonio, TX | 10.3 mi | $3,050.28 | $3,050.28 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medina Regional Hospital Hondo, TX | 35.4 mi | $1,134.92 | $1,261.02 | 2026-07-29 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis Luling, TX | 57.9 mi | $301.68 | $838.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 59.3 mi | $1,080.06 | $1,800.10 | 2026-06-13 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | 59.5 mi | $478.71 | $1,329.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 67.7 mi | $1,080.06 | $1,800.10 | 2026-06-13 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX Austin, TX | 72.8 mi | $478.71 | $1,329.75 | 2026-01-01 |
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 ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US line 7807 | outpatient | $128.75 | $515.00 | $27.96 – $1,530.00 |
| HC PBB ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US line 7813 | outpatient | $128.75 | $515.00 | $27.96 – $1,530.00 |
| HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US line 617194 | inpatient | $128.75 | $515.00 | $174.07 – $437.75 |
| HC PBB ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US line 617198 | inpatient | $128.75 | $515.00 | $174.07 – $437.75 |
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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