Joint injection (medium joint) cost in Michigan
In Michigan, 60 hospitals publish a cash price for joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle): from $43.84 to $1,409.25, with a median of $318.00. The lowest price is at WA Foote Memorial Hospital (Jackson). The highest price is 32.1× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 20605. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$43.84WA Foote Memorial Hospital
Median$318.00half pay less
Highest$1,409.25in Michigan
Lowest saves$274.16vs the median
Hospitals in Michigan, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA Foote Memorial Hospital lowest Jackson · Jackson, MI PR DRAIN/INJ INTERMED JT/BURSA W/O ULSO GDN | $43.84 | $121.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR DRAIN/INJ INTERMED JT/BURSA W/O ULSO GDN | $46.42 | $121.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital West Bloomfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR DRAIN/INJ INTERMED JT/BURSA W/O ULSO GDN | $46.42 | $121.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Clinton Twp · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR DRAIN/INJ INTERMED JT/BURSA W/O ULSO GDN | $46.42 | $121.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Wyandotte · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR DRAIN/INJ INTERMED JT/BURSA W/O ULSO GDN | $46.42 | $121.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital Harbor Beach · Harbor Beach, MI ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR INT JOINT OR BURSA | $53.25 | $71.00 | — source file |
| McLaren Caro Region Caro · Caro, MI Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, intermed joint/bursa; w/o US guid 20605 | $56.25 | $112.50 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska · Traverse City, MI Arthrocentesis aspiration andor injection intermediate joint or bursa | $86.70 | $102.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Cadillac · Cadillac, MI Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject intermed joint/bursa w/o US guid 20605 | $100.30 | $118.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Newberry · Newberry, MI Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | $121.59 | $193.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Greater Lansing Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI BP Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection intrmediate joint or bursa without U/S Guidance 20605 | $147.45 | $294.90 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, intermed joint/bursa; w/o US guid 20605 | $161.95 | $323.90 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Holland Community Hospital Holland · Holland, MI Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | $170.40 | $284.00 | Sep 21, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Oakland Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Interm Jt/Burs W/O Us | $208.00 | $416.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Bay Region one side Bay City · Bay City, MI 20605-XR Jnt/Bursa Intmd Arth/Asp/Inj RT | $231.70 | $463.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 20605 ASPIR/INJ INTER JNT | $235.40 | $470.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Northern Michigan one side Petoskey · Petoskey, MI 20605-XR Jnt/Bursa Intmd Arth/Asp/Inj RT | $256.00 | $512.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Three Rivers Health Three Rivers · Sturgis, MI ASPIR-INJ JNT-BURSA CYST-INTERMED | $258.05 | $397.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Port Huron Port Huron · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, intermed joint/bursa; w/o US guid 20605 | $274.50 | $549.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital East Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Oth Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $286.00 | $286.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Oth Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $286.00 | $286.00 | — source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River · Iron River, MI Pro Arthrocnts Aspir&/Njx Intrm Jt/Bursa | $292.50 | $450.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood · Ironwood, MI Pro Arthrocnts Aspir&/Njx Intrm Jt/Bursa | $292.50 | $450.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Laurium · Houghton, MI Pro Arthrocnts Aspir&/Njx Intrm Jt/Bursa | $292.50 | $450.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Novi · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ MED JNT W/O US | $294.00 | $525.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Southfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ MED JNT W/O US*20605 | $294.00 | $525.00 | — source file |
| Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Charlevoix · Charlevoix, MI Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject intermed joint/bursa w/o US guid 20605 | $315.35 | $371.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Big Rapids · Big Rapids, MI Hc Oth Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $318.00 | $318.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Fremont · Fremont, MI Hc Oth Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $318.00 | $318.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Greenville · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Oth Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $318.00 | $318.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Ludington · Ludington, MI Hc Oth Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $318.00 | $318.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Reed City · Reed City, MI Hc Oth Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $318.00 | $318.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital Zeeland · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Oth Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $318.00 | $318.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Watervliet · Niles, MI Hc Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $319.00 | $319.00 | — source file |
| Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph St Joseph · Niles, MI Hc Injection Arthrocentesis Intermediate Jt Without Us | $319.00 | $319.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Rochester · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ MED JNT W/O US*20605 | $337.93 | $719.00 | — source file |
| Beacon Allegan Allegan · Holland, MI ARTHROCENTESIS INTER JOINT | $343.17 | $700.35 | — source file |
| McLaren Flint Flint · Flint, MI Hospitalist BP 20605 Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, intermed joint/bursa; w/o US guid | $344.30 | $688.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ MED JNT W/O US*20605 | $354.48 | $633.00 | — source file |
| McLaren Central Michigan one side Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI 20605-XR Jnt/Bursa Intmd Arth/Asp/Inj LT | $381.60 | $763.20 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Warren · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ MED JNT W/O US*20605 | $401.52 | $717.00 | — source file |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI PR ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ INTERM JT/BURS W/O US | $405.00 | $405.00 | — source file |
| University of Michigan Health Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI HC-Arthrocentesis/Inject Medium Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance | $428.40 | $1,071.00 | — source file |
| McLaren Lapeer Region one side Lapeer · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 20605-IR Jnt/Bursa Itmd Arthr/Asp/Inj RT | $459.95 | $919.90 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Grayling · Grayling, MI INTERMEDIATE JOINT: ankle, elbow, wrist | $570.35 | $671.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| VHS Sinai Grace Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ INTERM JT WO/US | $616.50 | $822.00 | Apr 8, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Gaylord · Gaylord, MI INTERMEDIATE JOINT: ankle, elbow, wrist | $617.95 | $727.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| VHS Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI INJ ASPIR INT JNT | $715.50 | $954.00 | Apr 8, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Manistee · Manistee, MI INTERMEDIATE JOINT: ankle, elbow, wrist | $810.90 | $954.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Medical Center Traverse City · Traverse City, MI INTERMEDIATE JOINT: ankle, elbow, wrist | $818.55 | $963.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Taylor Taylor · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Interm Jt/Burs W/O Us | $984.00 | $984.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Trenton Hospital Trenton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Interm Jt/Burs W/O Us | $984.00 | $984.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Wayne Hospital Wayne · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Interm Jt/Burs W/O Us | $984.00 | $984.00 | — source file |
| William Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Interm Jt/Burs W/O Us | $984.00 | $984.00 | — source file |
| William Beaumont Hospital Troy · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Interm Jt/Burs W/O Us | $984.00 | $984.00 | — source file |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Frankfort · Traverse City, MI DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US | $990.25 | $1,165.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ARTHRO/DRAIN/INJ INTRMED JOINT | $1,083.00 | $1,444.00 | Aug 20, 2026 source file |
| VHS Detroit Receiving Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ARTHROCENT-ASP/INJ INTERM JNT | $1,117.50 | $1,490.00 | Apr 7, 2026 source file |
| VHS Childrens Hospital of Michigan Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ INTERM JT WO/US | $1,335.00 | $1,780.00 | Apr 6, 2026 source file |
| VHS Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Commerce Charter Twp · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ INTERM JT WO/US | $1,409.25 | $1,879.00 | May 20, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 25 | $46.42 | $401.52 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 5 | $286.00 | $318.00 |
| Traverse City, MI | 3 | $86.70 | $818.55 |
| Holland, MI | 2 | $170.40 | $256.78 |
| Niles, MI | 2 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $428.40 | $428.40 |
| Bay City, MI | 1 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Big Rapids, MI | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Caro, MI | 1 | $56.25 | $56.25 |
| Charlevoix, MI | 1 | $315.35 | $315.35 |
| Cadillac, MI | 1 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Fremont, MI | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Flint, MI | 1 | $344.30 | $344.30 |
| Gaylord, MI | 1 | $617.95 | $617.95 |
| Grayling, MI | 1 | $570.35 | $570.35 |
| Harbor Beach, MI | 1 | $53.25 | $53.25 |
| Houghton, MI | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Iron River, MI | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Ironwood, MI | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Jackson, MI | 1 | $43.84 | $43.84 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 1 | $147.45 | $147.45 |
| Ludington, MI | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Manistee, MI | 1 | $810.90 | $810.90 |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $381.60 | $381.60 |
| Newberry, MI | 1 | $121.59 | $121.59 |
| Petoskey, MI | 1 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Reed City, MI | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Sturgis, MI | 1 | $258.05 | $258.05 |
What it is
This code covers injecting or draining a medium-sized joint such as the wrist, elbow or ankle.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the procedure. The medicine and imaging guidance are billed separately.
Joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle) in other states
- Alabama$506.17
- Alaska$364.35
- Arizona$2,143.00
- Arkansas$135.85
- California$608.40
- Colorado$1,340.17
- Connecticut$210.00
- Delaware$873.97
- Florida$926.67
- Georgia$753.87
- Hawaii$462.60
- Idaho$672.00
- Illinois$340.00
- Indiana$400.44
- Iowa$129.60
- Kansas$309.40
- Kentucky$485.66
- Louisiana$258.30
- Maine$124.45
- Maryland$167.24
- Massachusetts$459.00
- Minnesota$342.86
- Mississippi$77.25
- Missouri$137.15
- Montana$184.56
- Nebraska$228.75
- Nevada$333.00
- New Hampshire$162.32
- New Jersey$395.52
- New Mexico$228.56
- New York$306.80
- North Carolina$288.00
- North Dakota$254.33
- Ohio$609.00
- Oklahoma$188.70
- Oregon$171.95
- Pennsylvania$379.80
- Rhode Island$343.00
- South Carolina$319.50
- South Dakota$504.00
- Tennessee$267.00
- Texas$631.51
- Utah$249.42
- Vermont$98.35
- Virginia$406.80
- Washington$517.40
- West Virginia$343.50
- Wisconsin$292.50
- Wyoming$260.80
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.