Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, 2 hospitals publish a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound: from $211.25 to $681.55, with a median of $446.40. The lowest price is at National Rehabilitation Hospital (Washington). The highest price is 3.2× 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 27, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in District of Columbia, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Rehabilitation Hospital lowest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV DRAIN INJ JNT BURSA MAJ WO ULT | $211.25 | $325.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MedStar Georgetown Hospital Northwest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV DRAIN INJ JNT BURSA MAJ WO ULT | $681.55 | $1,048.54 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2 | $211.25 | $446.40 |
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$398.00
- Alaska$394.25
- Arizona$910.00
- Arkansas$172.90
- California$733.02
- Colorado$917.44
- Connecticut$539.40
- Delaware$960.45
- Florida$795.09
- Georgia$905.19
- Hawaii$779.80
- Idaho$305.00
- Illinois$450.00
- Indiana$382.12
- Iowa$354.00
- Kansas$220.00
- Kentucky$470.65
- Louisiana$258.30
- Maine$190.47
- Maryland$240.42
- Massachusetts$587.91
- Michigan$380.90
- Minnesota$363.59
- Mississippi$154.44
- Missouri$215.96
- Montana$285.00
- Nebraska$191.10
- Nevada$333.00
- New Hampshire$348.52
- New Jersey$393.89
- New Mexico$351.12
- New York$365.00
- North Carolina$418.80
- North Dakota$251.05
- Ohio$696.00
- Oklahoma$237.48
- Oregon$312.00
- Pennsylvania$456.00
- Puerto Rico$50.00
- Rhode Island$343.00
- South Carolina$709.80
- South Dakota$688.00
- Tennessee$309.00
- Texas$715.37
- Utah$504.49
- Vermont$541.01
- Virginia$376.96
- Washington$485.16
- West Virginia$351.50
- Wisconsin$345.15
- Wyoming$246.00
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.