Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in Ohio
In Ohio, 99 hospitals publish a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound: from $72.80 to $3,292.20, with a median of $696.00. The lowest price is at Pomerene Hospital (Millersburg). The highest price is 45.2× 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 24, 2026.
Lowest$72.80Pomerene Hospital
Median$696.00half pay less
Highest$3,292.20in Ohio
Lowest saves$623.20vs the median
Hospitals in Ohio, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomerene Hospital lowest Millersburg · Millersburg, OH ASP/INJ MAJOR (SHLD/HIP/KNEE/SUBAC) | $72.80 | $91.00 | — source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland · Cleveland, OH Arthrocentesis, Aspiration &/Or Injection; Major Joint/Bursa | $75.40 | $215.43 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima · Lima, OH Draininj Jointbursa Wo Us | $81.90 | $91.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Barnesville Hospital Association Barnesville · Wheeling, WV-OH DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US | $88.50 | $177.00 | — source file |
| Morrow County Hospital Mount Gilead · Columbus, OH Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | $92.50 | $142.30 | Oct 22, 2025 source file |
| Akron General Medical Center Akron · Akron, OH DRAIN/INJECT, JOINT/BURSA | $107.90 | $166.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Canton · Canton-Massillon, OH DRAIN/INJECT, JOINT/BURSA | $107.90 | $166.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| The Union Hospital Association Dover · New Philadelphia-Dover, OH DRAIN/INJECT, JOINT/BURSA | $107.90 | $166.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Summa Health System Akron · Cleveland, OH Hc Asc Arthrocentesis/Aspir/Inj Maj Jt Uni W/O Us | $110.25 | $110.25 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Selby General Hospital Marietta · Marietta, OH Major Jt Inj/Bursa(Prof) | $113.23 | $188.71 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron Akron · Akron, OH PR ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $118.80 | $198.00 | Nov 11, 2025 source file |
| Marietta Memorial Hospital Marietta · Marietta, OH Aspir/Inj Maj Jt Bursa Pro | $138.60 | $231.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mount Carmel East Columbus · Columbus, OH PR Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Injection Major Joint/Bursa W/O U/S Guidance | $144.00 | $144.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mount Carmel St Ann's Westerville · Columbus, OH PR Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Injection Major Joint/Bursa W/O U/S Guidance | $144.00 | $144.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo Toledo · Toledo, OH PR ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $148.80 | $248.00 | — source file |
| Mount Carmel Grove City Grove City · Columbus, OH PR Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Injection Major Joint/Bursa W/O U/S Guidance | $156.00 | $156.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Hb Arthrocent Inject Lg Joint W/O Us Guide | $162.18 | $318.00 | — source file |
| McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Oxford · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Hod Arthro Asp/Inj Lrg Joint WO US Guid | $195.75 | $261.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus · Columbus, OH PR ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $204.30 | $227.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Defiance Hospital Defiance · Defiance, OH HC Joint Injection/Aspir Large WO US | $279.00 | $465.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital Tiffin · Tiffin, OH HC Joint Injection/Aspir Large WO US | $279.00 | $465.00 | — source file |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital one side Bryan · Bryan, OH Hc Drain/Inject Joint/Bursa Rt Lg Clinic | $329.50 | $659.00 | — source file |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital one side Montpelier · Montpelier, OH Hc Drain/Inject Joint/Bursa Rt Slg | $329.50 | $659.00 | — source file |
| Bethesda North Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Arthro Asp/Inj Lrg Joint WO US Guid | $345.75 | $461.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Good Samaritan Hospital of Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Hod Arthro Asp/Inj Lrg Joint WO US Guid | $345.75 | $461.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Beavercreek Medical Center Beaver Creek · Springfield, OH Hc Inj/Drain Joint Bursa Large W/O Us | $391.20 | $978.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Dayton Osteopathic Hospital Dayton · Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Hc Inj/Drain Joint Bursa Large W/O Us | $391.20 | $978.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Fort Hamilton Hospital Hamilton · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Hc Inj/Drain Joint Bursa Large W/O Us | $391.20 | $978.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Greene Memorial Hospital Xenia · Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Hc Inj/Drain Joint Bursa Large W/O Us | $391.20 | $978.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kettering Medical Center Troy · Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Hc Inj/Drain Joint Bursa Large W/O Us | $391.20 | $978.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kettering Medical Center Kettering · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Hc Inj/Drain Joint Bursa Large W/O Us | $391.20 | $978.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kettering Medical Center Miamisburg · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Hc Inj/Drain Joint Bursa Large W/O Us | $391.20 | $978.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio Portsmouth · Portsmouth, OH HCHG INJ/ASP LARGE JOINT/BURSA W/O US GUIDE | $397.13 | $992.82 | Oct 14, 2025 source file |
| Fulton County Health Center Wauseon · Toledo, OH DRAIN/INJ MJR BURSA W/O US | $419.86 | $599.80 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aultman Hospital Canton · Canton-Massillon, OH Er-Arthro Lg W/O Guide W/O Rec | $463.05 | $1,029.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Alliance Community Hospital Alliance · Canton-Massillon, OH Arthro Lg W/O Guide W/O Record | $473.85 | $1,053.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uhhs Memorial Hospital of Geneva Geneva · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $498.00 | $664.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Health System Conneaut · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $498.00 | $664.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center Cambridge · Cambridge, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $501.80 | $772.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Wood County Hospital Association Bowling Green · Toledo, OH ASPIRAT/INJ BURSA LARGE | $508.50 | $508.50 | — source file |
| Diley Ridge Medical Center one side Canal Winchester · Columbus, OH HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Rt | $531.70 | $818.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mount Carmel Dublin one side Dublin · Columbus, OH HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Lt | $531.70 | $818.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital one side New Albany · Columbus, OH HC Arthrocentesis/Aspiration/Inj Major Joint/Bursa W/O US Guidance Rt | $531.70 | $818.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital Urbana · Urbana, OH HC Inj/Asp Maj Jnt or Bursa | $550.80 | $918.00 | — source file |
| Southwest General Health Center Middleburg Heights · Cleveland, OH MAJOR JOINT INJECTION | $600.75 | $801.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Aultman Orrville Hospital Orrville · Wooster, OH Drain/Inj Lg Joint/Bursa | $664.20 | $1,476.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center Toledo · Toledo, OH HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $693.60 | $1,156.00 | — source file |
| Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center Beachwood · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $696.00 | $928.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Parma Community General Hospital Parma · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $696.00 | $928.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Regional Hospitals Chardon · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $696.00 | $928.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH St John Medical Center Westlake · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $696.00 | $928.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Health System Willoughby · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $696.00 | $928.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Health System Ravenna · Akron, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $696.00 | $928.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Health System Elyria · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $696.00 | $928.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Anderson Hospital Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $714.60 | $1,191.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Health Clermont Hospital Batavia · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $714.60 | $1,191.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital Fairfield · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $714.60 | $1,191.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital Mason · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $714.60 | $1,191.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Health West Hospital Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $714.60 | $1,191.00 | — source file |
| The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $714.60 | $1,191.00 | — source file |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital Kenton · Kenton, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $721.50 | $1,110.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center Lima · Lima, OH HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $729.60 | $1,216.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Health Willard Hospital Willard · Norwalk, OH HC Inj/Asp Maj Jnt or Bursa | $739.80 | $1,233.00 | — source file |
| Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Youngstown · Youngstown-Warren, OH HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $769.80 | $1,283.00 | — source file |
| Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital Warren · Youngstown-Warren, OH HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $769.80 | $1,283.00 | — source file |
| University Hospitals Health System Ashland · Ashland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $794.25 | $1,059.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Springfield Regional Medical Center Springfield · Springfield, OH HC Asp Injection Major Joint | $861.00 | $1,435.00 | — source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Avon · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Health System - East Region Euclid · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital Cleveland · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Hillcrest Hospital Mayfield Heights · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lodi Community Hospital Lodi · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lutheran Hospital Cleveland · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Marymount Hospital Garfield Heights · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Medina Hospital Medina · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| South Pointe Hospital Warrensville Heights · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland · Cleveland, OH ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $882.70 | $1,358.00 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital Dayton · Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH ASPIRATION AND/OR INJECTION OF FLUID FROM LARGE JOINT | $884.42 | $1,263.45 | — source file |
| Marion General Hospital Marion · Marion, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $980.20 | $1,508.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center Oregon · Toledo, OH HC Asp Injection Major Joint | $1,045.80 | $1,743.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Health Allen Hospital Oberlin · Cleveland, OH HC Inj/Asp Maj Jnt or Bursa | $1,046.40 | $1,744.00 | — source file |
| OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital Mansfield · Mansfield, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $1,052.35 | $1,619.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| OhioHealth Shelby Hospital Shelby · Mansfield, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $1,052.35 | $1,619.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland · Cleveland, OH HC ARTHROCENTESIS ASPIR&/INJ MAJOR JT/BURSA W/O US | $1,067.25 | $1,423.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Berger Hospital Circleville · Columbus, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $1,095.90 | $1,686.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Fairlawn · Akron, OH Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | $1,133.25 | $1,511.00 | Jun 19, 2026 source file |
| Grady Memorial Hospital Delaware · Columbus, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $1,155.70 | $1,778.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| OhioHealth O'bleness Hospital Athens · Athens, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $1,241.50 | $1,910.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens Ohio Dayton · Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US | $1,282.10 | $1,282.10 | — source file |
| Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center Perrysburg · Toledo, OH HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $1,492.68 | $2,487.80 | — source file |
| University of Cincinnati Medical Center Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Hc Arthrocentesis/Aspir/A/O Inj Major Jnt | $1,591.37 | $2,652.29 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Chester Hospital West Chester · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Hc Arthrocentesis/Aspir/A/O Inj Major Jnt | $1,591.37 | $2,652.29 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Doctors Hospital Columbus · Columbus, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $2,020.85 | $3,109.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital Dublin · Columbus, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $2,020.85 | $3,109.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Grant Medical Center Columbus · Columbus, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $2,020.85 | $3,109.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Grove City Methodist Grove City · Columbus, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $2,020.85 | $3,109.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Pickerington Methodist Hospital Pickerington · Columbus, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $2,020.85 | $3,109.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus · Columbus, OH Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Large | $2,020.85 | $3,109.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Lorain · Cleveland, OH HC Arthrocent/Aspiration Maj Jnt | $3,292.20 | $5,487.00 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 24 | $75.40 | $882.70 |
| Columbus, OH | 16 | $92.50 | $813.80 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 15 | $162.18 | $714.60 |
| Toledo, OH | 6 | $148.80 | $601.05 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | 5 | $391.20 | $391.20 |
| Akron, OH | 4 | $107.90 | $407.40 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 3 | $107.90 | $463.05 |
| Lima, OH | 2 | $81.90 | $405.75 |
| Mansfield, OH | 2 | $1,052.35 | $1,052.35 |
| Marietta, OH | 2 | $113.23 | $125.92 |
| Springfield, OH | 2 | $391.20 | $626.10 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | 2 | $769.80 | $769.80 |
| Ashland, OH | 1 | $794.25 | $794.25 |
| Athens, OH | 1 | $1,241.50 | $1,241.50 |
| Bryan, OH | 1 | $329.50 | $329.50 |
| Cambridge, OH | 1 | $501.80 | $501.80 |
| Defiance, OH | 1 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Kenton, OH | 1 | $721.50 | $721.50 |
| Millersburg, OH | 1 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Montpelier, OH | 1 | $329.50 | $329.50 |
| Marion, OH | 1 | $980.20 | $980.20 |
| New Philadelphia-Dover, OH | 1 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Norwalk, OH | 1 | $739.80 | $739.80 |
| Portsmouth, OH | 1 | $397.13 | $397.13 |
| Tiffin, OH | 1 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Urbana, OH | 1 | $550.80 | $550.80 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 1 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Wooster, OH | 1 | $664.20 | $664.20 |
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
- 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
- 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.