Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in Hawaii
In Hawaii, 5 hospitals publish a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound: from $406.20 to $1,536.72, with a median of $596.40. The lowest price is at Wilcox Memorial Hospital (Lihue). The highest price is 3.8× 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 Hawaii, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox Memorial Hospital lowest Lihue · Kapaa, HI ARTHROCENTESIS,MAJOR JNT INJ W/O US-TECH | $406.20 | $677.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children Honolulu · Urban Honolulu, HI ARTHROCENTESIS,MAJOR JNT INJ W/O US-TECH | $531.60 | $886.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Straub Clinic & Hospital Honolulu · Urban Honolulu, HI ARTHROCENTESIS,MAJOR JNT INJ W/O US-TECH | $596.40 | $994.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Pali Momi Medical Center Aiea · Urban Honolulu, HI ARTHROCENTESIS,MAJOR JNT INJ W/O US-TECH | $597.00 | $995.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Honolulu Honolulu · Urban Honolulu, HI ASPIRATION AND/OR INJECTION OF FLUID FROM LARGE JOINT | $1,536.72 | $1,536.72 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 4 | $531.60 | $596.70 |
| Kapaa, HI | 1 | $406.20 | $406.20 |
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
- Delaware$957.97
- Florida$877.15
- Georgia$905.19
- 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.