How much does Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) cost in Massachusetts?

Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) · CPT 20610 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) is about $366, with most between $327 and $608 ($529 cash/self-pay). Based on 33 Massachusetts hospitals — 28% lower than the national typical of $508. Hospital list charges run about $565 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$366
Massachusetts · $327–$608
Cash / self-pay
$529
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$565
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 33 Massachusetts hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) cost in Massachusetts — FAQs

How much does a Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) cost in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) is about $366, with most between $327 and $608, based on 33 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 28% lower than the national typical of $508.

How much does a Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) cost without insurance in Massachusetts?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) in Massachusetts run around $529. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $565), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for a Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) so high?

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) run about $565 — roughly 1.5× the $366 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Major joint injection (knee/shoulder/hip) in Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $366), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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