Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in Delaware
In Delaware, 6 hospitals publish a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound: from $98.00 to $1,452.00, with a median of $957.97. The lowest price is at St. Francis Hospital (Wilmington). The highest price is 14.8× 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 Delaware, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Hospital lowest Wilmington · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD PR Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Injection Major Joint/Bursa W/O U/S Guidance | $98.00 | $98.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Beebe Medical Center Lewes · Seaford, DE DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US | $607.75 | $715.00 | — source file |
| TidalHealth Nanticoke Seaford · Seaford, DE HC Drain/Inject, Major Joint/Bursa | $705.50 | $705.50 | — source file |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus Milford · Seaford, DE Hc Drain/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O Us | $1,210.44 | $1,441.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover · Dover, DE Hc Drain/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O Us | $1,210.44 | $1,441.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Injection/Aspiration Large Joint/Bursa W/Out Uls Guidance | $1,452.00 | $1,452.00 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford, DE | 3 | $607.75 | $705.50 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2 | $98.00 | $775.00 |
| Dover, DE | 1 | $1,210.44 | $1,210.44 |
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
- Arizona$2,599.00
- Arkansas$172.90
- California$951.60
- Colorado$1,578.27
- Connecticut$260.00
- 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.