How much does a Tendon cost in Massachusetts?

Tendon/ligament injection · CPT 20550 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tendon/ligament injection is about $409, with most between $311 and $853 ($500 cash/self-pay). Based on 33 Massachusetts hospitals — 6% lower than the national typical of $436. Hospital list charges run about $623 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$409
Massachusetts · $311–$853
Cash / self-pay
$500
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$623
1.5× the negotiated rate

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

Tendon/ligament injection cost in Massachusetts — FAQs

How much does a Tendon/ligament injection cost in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tendon/ligament injection is about $409, with most between $311 and $853, based on 33 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 6% lower than the national typical of $436.

How much does a Tendon/ligament injection cost without insurance in Massachusetts?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tendon/ligament injection in Massachusetts run around $500. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $623), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for a Tendon/ligament injection so high?

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a Tendon/ligament injection run about $623 — roughly 1.5× the $409 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 Tendon/ligament injection in Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $409), 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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