Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in Columbia, MO
In Columbia, MO, 2 hospitals list a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound: from $100.20 to $453.60, with a median of $276.90. The lowest listed price is at Boone Hospital Center — $176.70 less than the median here. Across Missouri, the median is $191.10 at 31 hospitals.
Cash prices at 2 facilities for code 20610, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Dec 15, 2025 and Apr 1, 2026.
Lowest$100.20Boone Hospital Center
Median$276.90half pay less
Highest$453.60in this market
Difference4.5×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Columbia, MO.
median
Lowest $100.20Highest $3,996.60
one sideboth sides
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Hospital Center lowest Columbia, MO · (573) 815-8000 ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT W/O US | $100.20 | $167.00 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ASPIR/INJECT LARGE JOINT-AM | $453.60 | $756.00 | $264.60–$665.28 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ASPIRATION/INJECTION LARGE JOINT SM | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS, MAJOR JOINT OR BURSA | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS; ASP AND/OR INJECT MAJOR JT/BURS/GANG CYST | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS, ASPIRATION/INJ, MAJ JNT/BURSA W/O US GUID-EF | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-XO | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$1,795.00 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JCT | $453.60 | $756.00 | $264.60–$665.28 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS/ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JIR | $453.60 | $756.00 | $264.60–$665.28 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ASPIR/INJECT LARGE JOINT XM | $453.60 | $756.00 | $264.60–$665.28 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ASPIR/INJECT LARGE JOINT-CM | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$1,795.00 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS/ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-MCLN | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS/ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-POSC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS,ASP/INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA-7E | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$1,795.00 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROSCENTESIS, ASP/INJ; MAJOR JNT, BURSA, GANG. CYST-OPU | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$1,795.00 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ASPIRATION/INJECTION LARGE JOINT-CPCR | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASP/INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA-CHPC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$1,795.00 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASP/INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA-CBCC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $264.60–$665.28 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASP/INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA-PC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $264.60–$665.28 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JIMC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JMOI | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JPMC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JPMR | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JVC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS/ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-PESC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESISASPIRATION/INJ MAJ JNT/BURSA W/O US GUID-OCJC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-CSJC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS,ASP/INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA-NFM | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROSCENTESIS, ASP/INJ; MAJOR JT, BURSA, OR GANG. CYST-MS | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCNTESIS, ASP AND/OR INJECT; MAJOR JT/BURS/GANG CYST-SC | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS,ASP/INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA-FUL | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS,ASP/INJ.MAJOR JOINT OR BURSA-FAY | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS,ASP/INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA.FV | $453.60 | $756.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS,ASP/INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA-SPFM | $453.60 | $756.00 | $0.01 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASP/INJ LARGE JT SHLDR HIP KNEE-MUCJ | $544.20 | $907.00 | $202.00–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASP/INJ LARGE JT SHLDR HIP KNEE-MUCX | $544.20 | $907.00 | $202.00–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASP/INJ LARGE JT SHLDR HIP KNEE-EC | $544.20 | $907.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS ASP/INJ LARGE JT SHLDR HIP KNEE-MUC | $544.20 | $907.00 | $202.00–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS/ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JER | $544.20 | $907.00 | $280.68–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO · (573) 882-4141 ARTHROCENTESIS/ASPIRATN &/INJECT MJR JNT/BURSA WO US-JUTR | $544.20 | $907.00 | $202.00–$291.58 | 40% | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Boone Hospital Center Columbia, MO · (573) 815-8000 ASP/INJ MAJ JNT/BRSA W/O GDE | $1,998.60 | $3,331.00 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Boone Hospital Center Columbia, MO · (573) 815-8000 ASP/INJ MAJ JOINT/BURSA 20610 | $1,998.60 | $3,331.00 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Boone Hospital Center both sides Columbia, MO · (573) 815-8000 ASP/INJ MAJ JNT/BRS W/O GDE BI | $3,996.60 | $6,661.00 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $100.20, median $276.90, highest $453.60 — a 4.5× difference within the same market.
Both sides : lowest $3,996.60, median $3,996.60, highest $3,996.60.
The two groups are not comparable and are not averaged together: a
price for both sides of the body covers twice the work. Merging them is how a single
published "median" ends up far above what one side actually costs.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $276.90. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This procedure uses a needle to inject medicine into, or draw fluid out of, a large joint such as the knee, shoulder or hip, or a large bursa. It is commonly used for arthritis or bursitis pain, or to test joint fluid.
What the price covers
The price covers the injection or drainage procedure for one joint. The drug itself, such as a steroid or gel injection, and any lab test of the fluid are billed separately.