Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in Michigan
In Michigan, 87 hospitals publish a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound: from $49.16 to $3,285.25, with a median of $422.07. The lowest price is at Eaton Rapids Medical Center (Eaton Rapids). The highest price is 66.8× the lowest.
- The median here, $422.07, is 4% below the US median of $439.76.
- That is 1.3× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($313.60).
- Michigan ranks 29th of 50 states by median, cheapest first.
- 24 of 87 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
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 Nov 8, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in Michigan, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids Medical Center lowest Eaton Rapids · Lansing-East Lansing, MI INJECTION MAJOR JOINT/BURSA | $49.16 | $98.32 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Holland Community Hospital Holland · Holland, MI Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | $63.00 | $105.00 | Sep 21, 2026 source file |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital Harbor Beach · Harbor Beach, MI ARTHROCENTESIS MAJ JOINT OR BURSA | $66.00 | $88.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| McKenzie Memorial Hospital Sandusky · Sandusky, MI ARTHROCENT ASP&/OR INJ MAJOR JOINT/BURSA | $71.20 | $89.00 | May 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Caro Region Caro · Caro, MI Hospitalist BP 20610 Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, major joint/bursa; w/o US guid | $71.40 | $142.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Memorial Healthcare Owosso · Owosso, MI DRAIN/INJECT JNT/BURSA-PhHOS | $73.60 | $92.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Marlette Regional Hospital Marlette · Marlette, MI PR Drain/Inject Large Joint/Bursa | $83.25 | $111.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Deckerville Community Hospital Deckerville · Deckerville, MI PR Drain/Inject Large Joint/Bursa | $84.36 | $111.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte · Lansing-East Lansing, MI HB Drain/Inject Large Joint/Bursa | $90.25 | $361.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baraga County Memorial Hospital Lanse · Lanse, MI ARTHROCENTESIS JOINT | $129.00 | $129.00 | Jun 23, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia Ionia · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HB Drain/Inject Large Joint/Bursa | $140.50 | $562.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sheridan Community Hospital one side Sheridan · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Drain/inj joint/bursa w/o us RT,Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | $164.80 | $206.00 | Apr 22, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Watervliet · Niles, MI Hc Tx Injection Arthrocentesis Major Jt Without Us | $210.60 | $210.60 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph St Joseph · Niles, MI Hc Tx Injection Arthrocentesis Major Jt Without Us | $210.60 | $210.60 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Oakland Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, major joint/bursa; w/o US guid 20610 | $215.05 | $430.10 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe · Bad Axe, MI Drain/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O Us | $215.50 | $431.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton St. Johns · Lansing-East Lansing, MI HB Drain/Inject Large Joint/Bursa | $218.75 | $875.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Greater Lansing one side Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI 20610-XR Jnt/Bursa Major Arth/Asp/Inj LT | $222.70 | $445.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hospitalist BP 20610 Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, major joint/bursa; w/o US guid | $227.10 | $454.20 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Bay Region one side Bay City · Bay City, MI 20610-XR Jnt/Bursa Major Arth/Asp/Inj RT | $234.85 | $469.70 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| VHS Childrens Hospital of Michigan Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI INJECTION ASPIRATION MAJOR JOI | $247.50 | $330.00 | Apr 6, 2026 source file |
| Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 20610 ASPIRATIN/INJ MAJR | $250.75 | $501.50 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Central Michigan Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI BP Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection major joint or bursa without U/S Guidance 20610 | $257.35 | $514.70 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HB Drain/Inject Large Joint/Bursa | $262.75 | $1,051.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI HB Drain/Inject Large Joint/Bursa | $262.75 | $1,051.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska · Traverse City, MI Arthrocentesis aspiration andor injection major joint or bursa | $264.35 | $311.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Three Rivers Health Three Rivers · Sturgis, MI ASPIR/INJ JOINT/BURSA/CYST-MAJOR | $274.95 | $423.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey · Petoskey, MI Hospitalist BP 20610 Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, major joint/bursa; w/o US guid | $285.20 | $570.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Charlevoix · Charlevoix, MI MAJOR JOINT: hip, knee, shoulder | $300.05 | $353.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Flint one side Flint · Flint, MI 20610-CT Jnt/Bursa Mjr Arthr/Asp/Inj RT | $322.20 | $644.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital Rochester · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ATHEROCENTESIS INJECT ASP W/O US | $327.12 | $696.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Beacon Allegan Allegan · Holland, MI PRE-MRI INJECTION MAJOR JOINT | $343.17 | $700.35 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Port Huron Port Huron · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hospitalist BP 20610 Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject, major joint/bursa; w/o US guid | $349.30 | $698.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| VHS Sinai Grace Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASPIR/INJ MAJ JT WO/US | $360.75 | $481.00 | Apr 8, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus one side Shelby · Shelby, MI HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Rt | $373.75 | $575.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Partners, Mercy Campus one side Muskogen · Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Rt | $373.75 | $575.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Saint Marys one side Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Rt | $373.75 | $575.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor one side Ypsilanti · Ypsilanti, MI HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Rt | $380.90 | $586.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Chelsea one side Chelsea · Ann Arbor, MI HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Lt | $380.90 | $586.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital one side Brighton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Lt | $380.90 | $586.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Oakland one side Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Rt | $380.90 | $586.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Mercy Livonia one side Livonia · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Lt | $380.90 | $586.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB DRAIN/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O ULSO GDN | $422.07 | $306.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital West Bloomfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB DRAIN/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O ULSO GDN | $422.07 | $306.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River · Iron River, MI CT Guided Aspir &/or Inj Major Jt | $433.55 | $667.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood · Ironwood, MI CT Guided Aspir &/or Inj Major Jt | $433.55 | $667.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Laurium · Houghton, MI CT Guided Aspir &/or Inj Major Jt | $433.55 | $667.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Lapeer Region one side Lapeer · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 20610- IR Jnt/Bursa Major Arth/Asp/Inj RT | $445.55 | $891.10 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital East Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Tx Injection Arthrocentesis Major Jt Without Us | $446.00 | $446.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC TX INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $446.00 | $446.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Injection Arthrocentesis Major Jt Without Us | $446.00 | $446.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Helen Devos Childrens Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $446.00 | $446.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Big Rapids · Big Rapids, MI HC INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $447.00 | $447.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Fremont · Fremont, MI HC INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $447.00 | $447.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Greenville · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC TX INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $447.00 | $447.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Ludington · Ludington, MI Hc Tx Injection Arthrocentesis Major Jt Without Us | $447.00 | $447.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Hastings · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $447.00 | $447.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Reed City · Reed City, MI Hc Tx Injection Arthrocentesis Major Jt Without Us | $447.00 | $447.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital Zeeland · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC ED INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $447.00 | $447.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI HC-Arthrocentesis/Inject Large Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance | $456.00 | $1,140.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital Warren · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ MAJOR JNT W/O US | $460.88 | $823.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital Marquette · Marquette, MI Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance | $460.95 | $768.25 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Covenant Medical Center Cooper Saginaw · Saginaw, MI HCHG ARTHOCENTESIS/ASPIR/INJ MAJ JOINT | $479.50 | $685.00 | May 15, 2026 source file |
| Covenant Medical Center Saginaw · Saginaw, MI HCHG ARTHOCENTESIS/ASPIR/INJ MAJ JOINT | $479.50 | $685.00 | May 15, 2026 source file |
| VHS Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Commerce Charter Twp · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASPIR/INJ MAJ JT WO/US | $491.25 | $655.00 | May 20, 2026 source file |
| Hillsdale Hospital Hillsdale · Hillsdale, MI INJ MR JNT OR BURSA W/O US | $521.05 | $613.00 | Jan 23, 2026 source file |
| VHS Detroit Receiving Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JOINT | $525.00 | $700.00 | Apr 7, 2026 source file |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASPIR/INJ MAJ JT WO/US | $529.50 | $706.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Bell Hospital Ishpeming · Marquette, MI Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance | $567.89 | $946.48 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health St John Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ MAJOR JNT W/O US | $595.28 | $1,063.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Gaylord · Gaylord, MI Arthrocentesis/aspiration/inject major joint/bursa w/o US guid 20610 | $596.70 | $702.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Frankfort · Traverse City, MI Arthrocentesis aspiration andor injection major joint or bursa | $630.70 | $742.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital - Novi Campus Novi · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASPIR/INJ MAJ JNT/BURSA*20610 | $680.96 | $1,216.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital Southfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ASP/INJ MAJOR JNT W/O US*20610 | $680.96 | $1,216.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Medical Center Traverse City · Traverse City, MI MAJOR JOINT: hip, knee, shoulder | $818.55 | $963.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Cadillac · Cadillac, MI Arthrocentesis aspiration andor injection major joint or bursa | $857.65 | $1,009.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Grayling · Grayling, MI Arthrocentesis aspiration andor injection major joint or bursa | $875.50 | $1,030.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn Dearborn · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC TX INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $1,028.00 | $1,028.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC TX INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $1,028.00 | $1,028.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Taylor Taylor · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $1,028.00 | $1,028.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Royal Oak · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC TX INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $1,028.00 | $1,028.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital, Troy Troy · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $1,028.00 | $1,028.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital Farmington Hills · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC TX INJECTION ARTHROCENTESIS MAJOR JT WITHOUT US | $1,028.00 | $1,028.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Trenton Hospital Trenton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $1,028.00 | $1,028.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Wayne Hospital Wayne · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Major Jt/Bursa W/O Us | $1,028.00 | $1,028.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| UP Health System - Portage Hancock · Houghton, MI Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance | $2,036.62 | $3,394.36 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Manistee · Manistee, MI Arthrocentesis aspiration andor injection major joint or bursa | $3,285.25 | $3,865.00 | Apr 17, 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 | 28 | $215.05 | $476.06 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 11 | $140.50 | $446.00 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 5 | $49.16 | $218.75 |
| Traverse City, MI | 3 | $264.35 | $630.70 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 2 | $380.90 | $418.45 |
| Holland, MI | 2 | $63.00 | $203.08 |
| Houghton, MI | 2 | $433.55 | $1,235.08 |
| Marquette, MI | 2 | $460.95 | $514.42 |
| Niles, MI | 2 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Saginaw, MI | 2 | $479.50 | $479.50 |
| Bad Axe, MI | 1 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Bay City, MI | 1 | $234.85 | $234.85 |
| Big Rapids, MI | 1 | $447.00 | $447.00 |
| Caro, MI | 1 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Charlevoix, MI | 1 | $300.05 | $300.05 |
| Cadillac, MI | 1 | $857.65 | $857.65 |
| Deckerville, MI | 1 | $84.36 | $84.36 |
| Fremont, MI | 1 | $447.00 | $447.00 |
| Flint, MI | 1 | $322.20 | $322.20 |
| Gaylord, MI | 1 | $596.70 | $596.70 |
| Grayling, MI | 1 | $875.50 | $875.50 |
| Harbor Beach, MI | 1 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Hillsdale, MI | 1 | $521.05 | $521.05 |
| Iron River, MI | 1 | $433.55 | $433.55 |
| Ironwood, MI | 1 | $433.55 | $433.55 |
| Lanse, MI | 1 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Ludington, MI | 1 | $447.00 | $447.00 |
| Manistee, MI | 1 | $3,285.25 | $3,285.25 |
| Marlette, MI | 1 | $83.25 | $83.25 |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $257.35 | $257.35 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 1 | $373.75 | $373.75 |
| Owosso, MI | 1 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Petoskey, MI | 1 | $285.20 | $285.20 |
| Reed City, MI | 1 | $447.00 | $447.00 |
| Sandusky, MI | 1 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Shelby, MI | 1 | $373.75 | $373.75 |
| Sturgis, MI | 1 | $274.95 | $274.95 |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 1 | $380.90 | $380.90 |
What joint injection (cortisone shot) is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Joint injection (cortisone shot) explained.
Injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound in other states
- Alabama$385.00
- Alaska$418.00
- Arizona$567.43
- Arkansas$399.31
- California$951.60
- Colorado$344.34
- Connecticut$652.05
- Delaware$960.45
- District of Columbia$557.92, 3 hospitals
- Florida$668.20
- Georgia$905.19
- Hawaii$599.25
- Idaho$305.00
- Illinois$494.00
- Indiana$412.92
- Iowa$354.00
- Kansas$342.23
- Kentucky$391.16
- Louisiana$258.30
- Maine$269.32
- Maryland$240.42
- Massachusetts$566.25
- Minnesota$362.85
- Mississippi$248.95
- Missouri$290.88
- Montana$275.85
- Nebraska$198.69
- Nevada$333.00
- New Hampshire$336.29
- New Jersey$1,065.25
- New Mexico$427.38
- New York$505.82
- North Carolina$418.80
- North Dakota$303.20
- Ohio$696.00
- Oklahoma$366.05
- Oregon$312.00
- Pennsylvania$468.12
- Puerto Rico$2,100.00, 3 hospitals
- Rhode Island$1,510.00
- South Carolina$646.52
- South Dakota$688.00
- Tennessee$343.47
- Texas$592.44
- Utah$460.95
- Vermont$681.90
- Virginia$387.46
- Washington$484.86
- West Virginia$343.50
- Wisconsin$399.36
- Wyoming$408.00
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.