Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in Arizona
In Arizona, 15 hospitals publish a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound: from $87.36 to $2,599.00, with a median of $2,599.00. The lowest price is at Benson Hospital (Benson). The highest price is 29.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 20610. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Arizona, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Hospital lowest Benson · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ FAC DRAIN / INJ JOINT BU | $87.36 | $182.00 | May 13, 2026 source file |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center Phoenix · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ HC DRAIN/INJECT LARGE JOINT/BURSA | $376.67 | $1,400.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital Willcox · Safford, AZ DRAIN/INJECT MAJOR J | $466.80 | $778.00 | Jul 29, 2026 source file |
| Verde Valley Medical Center Cottonwood · Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ DRAIN/INJECT, JOINT/BURSA | $555.91 | $1,111.81 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Flagstaff Medical Center Flagstaff · Flagstaff, AZ DRAIN/INJECT, JOINT/BURSA | $567.43 | $1,134.85 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center Yuma · Yuma, AZ HC ARTHRO ASPIR/INJECT MAJOR JOINT/BURSA W/O US GUIDE | $910.00 | $1,400.00 | — source file |
| HonorHealth Florence Medical Center Florence · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center Phoenix · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center Mesa · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center Phoenix · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center Scottsdale · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Scottsdale · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Center Scottsdale · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center Phoenix · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center Tempe · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $2,599.00 | $2,599.00 | Apr 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 10 | $376.67 | $2,599.00 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 1 | $567.43 | $567.43 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | 1 | $555.91 | $555.91 |
| Safford, AZ | 1 | $466.80 | $466.80 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | 1 | $87.36 | $87.36 |
| Yuma, AZ | 1 | $910.00 | $910.00 |
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.
Injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound in other states
- Alabama$902.38
- Alaska$418.00
- Arkansas$172.90
- California$951.60
- Colorado$1,578.27
- Connecticut$260.00
- Delaware$957.97
- Florida$877.15
- Georgia$905.19
- Hawaii$596.40
- Idaho$672.00
- Illinois$450.00
- Indiana$379.25
- Iowa$152.80
- Kansas$342.23
- Kentucky$1,105.20
- Louisiana$258.30
- Maine$142.75
- Maryland$182.55
- Massachusetts$478.10
- Michigan$360.75
- Minnesota$369.26
- Mississippi$128.70
- Missouri$191.10
- Montana$282.33
- Nebraska$191.10
- Nevada$333.00
- New Hampshire$192.45
- New Jersey$393.89
- New Mexico$239.36
- New York$349.32
- North Carolina$392.50
- North Dakota$324.75
- Ohio$696.00
- Oklahoma$154.05
- Oregon$184.60
- Pennsylvania$456.00
- Rhode Island$343.00
- South Carolina$556.00
- South Dakota$750.00
- Tennessee$295.05
- Texas$592.44
- Utah$548.03
- Vermont$123.90
- Virginia$478.00
- Washington$565.50
- West Virginia$273.25
- Wisconsin$345.15
- Wyoming$158.61
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.