How much does a Therapeutic injection cost?

Therapeutic injection · CPT 96372 · A therapeutic injection administers a drug into a muscle or under the skin in a clinic setting.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Therapeutic injection is about $98, with most between $60 and $159 ($109 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 3,224 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $197 — roughly 2× higher.

Insurer-negotiated
$98
typical · $60$159
Cash / self-pay
$109
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$197
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 3,224hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

Therapeutic injection cost — frequently asked questions

How much does a Therapeutic injection cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Therapeutic injection is about $98, with most falling between $60 and $159, based on published rates from 3,224 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does a Therapeutic injection cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Therapeutic injection run around $109. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $197), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Why is my hospital Therapeutic injection bill so much higher?

Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Therapeutic injection run about $197 — roughly 2× the $98 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Therapeutic injection?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $98), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Were you charged more than $98?

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