Cost of a Joint Injection Visit
in Maryland
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Maryland's regulated hospital rate-setting system creates more predictable pricing for specialty procedures than many other states. Joint Injection visits across Maryland typically cost between $39 and $167, with a median negotiated rate of $60 based on insurer agreements with over 4,000 active providers statewide. Maryland patients benefit from extensive provider networks spanning from Baltimore's medical corridors to rural Eastern Shore communities, allowing you to browse all available Joint Injection specialists throughout the state.
Average
$89
Median
$60
Lowest
$39
Highest
$167
Providers
4,102
26% below national average
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Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 20610 — Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 20610 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 20610 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 20610 covers: the provider's professional fee for joint injection. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Joint Injection Visit Costs Vary Across Maryland
Maryland's healthcare costs run approximately 13% above national averages, influenced by the state's affluent demographics and proximity to Washington DC's high-cost medical market. Maryland's unique hospital rate-setting authority creates more predictable pricing than purely market-driven states, though specialty physician fees remain market-based.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Baltimore and Montgomery County offer dense concentrations of Joint Injection specialists, creating competitive pricing, while rural counties like Garrett and Dorchester have limited options that may require longer travel times. The Eastern Shore particularly struggles with specialist availability, sometimes necessitating trips to Baltimore or Salisbury for care. Urban areas benefit from multiple hospital systems competing for patients, helping moderate costs.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health dominate Maryland's hospital landscape, with their outpatient clinics typically charging higher facility fees than independent practices. Academic medical centers in Baltimore command premium pricing due to their teaching hospital status and specialized equipment. Suburban independent practices often provide more cost-effective Joint Injection services without compromising quality of care.
Insurance Market Competition in Maryland
CareFirst BCBS holds the largest market share in Maryland, followed by UHC and Aetna, creating moderate competition that benefits consumers through negotiated rate pressure. The state's health insurance marketplace offers additional plan options, though rural areas may have fewer choices than urban markets. Strong insurer competition in the Baltimore-Washington corridor helps keep Joint Injection reimbursement rates competitive compared to monopolistic markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in Maryland
With over 4,000 providers performing Joint Injection procedures across Maryland, the state enjoys robust specialist availability relative to its population of 6 million residents. This healthy supply-demand balance prevents the pricing premiums seen in physician-shortage states. However, appointment availability varies significantly between urban Baltimore and rural Western Maryland, where limited specialist numbers can extend wait times and potentially influence pricing.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Joint Injection Costs in Maryland
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 20610)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $72 – $487 | $246 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Range: $55 – $538 | $227 |
| 3 | Minnesota Range: $57 – $487 | $224 |
| 4 | Rhode Island Range: $42 – $538 | $223 |
| 5 | Connecticut Range: $44 – $538 | $222 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania Range: $43 – $538 | $220 |
| 7 | Delaware Range: $41 – $538 | $220 |
| 8 | New York Range: $44 – $538 | $220 |
| 9 | Hawaii Range: $52 – $487 | $208 |
| 10 | North Dakota Range: $44 – $307 | $144 |
| 11 | Iowa Range: $61 – $256 | $142 |
| 12 | South Dakota Range: $48 – $268 | $134 |
| 13 | West Virginia Range: $42 – $264 | $131 |
| 14 | Michigan Range: $45 – $254 | $127 |
| 15 | New Hampshire Range: $65 – $185 | $122 |
| 16 | District of Columbia Range: $40 – $221 | $116 |
| 17 | Wyoming Range: $60 – $201 | $116 |
| 18 | Nebraska Range: $56 – $155 | $114 |
| 19 | Kentucky Range: $48 – $209 | $114 |
| 20 | Georgia Range: $45 – $211 | $114 |
| 21 | California Range: $64 – $185 | $112 |
| 22 | Idaho Range: $51 – $202 | $111 |
| 23 | Colorado Range: $45 – $208 | $111 |
| 24 | Indiana Range: $50 – $191 | $110 |
| 25 | Illinois Range: $50 – $191 | $108 |
| 26 | Maine Range: $75 – $128 | $105 |
| 27 | Oregon Range: $58 – $167 | $103 |
| 28 | New Jersey Range: $34 – $205 | $101 |
| 29 | Washington Range: $62 – $152 | $98 |
| 30 | North Carolina Range: $45 – $158 | $95 |
| 31 | New Mexico Range: $51 – $141 | $93 |
| 32 | Vermont Range: $48 – $152 | $92 |
| 33 | Utah Range: $37 – $142 | $90 |
| 34 | Maryland Range: $39 – $167 | $89 |
| 35 | Oklahoma Range: $38 – $136 | $87 |
| 36 | South Carolina Range: $42 – $131 | $83 |
| 37 | Texas Range: $45 – $119 | $83 |
| 38 | Mississippi Range: $38 – $151 | $82 |
| 39 | Montana Range: $70 – $95 | $82 |
| 40 | Alaska Range: $80 – $85 | $82 |
| 41 | Arkansas Range: $47 – $116 | $82 |
| 42 | Virginia Range: $35 – $138 | $80 |
| 43 | Nevada Range: $35 – $140 | $79 |
| 44 | Missouri Range: $43 – $101 | $77 |
| 45 | Louisiana Range: $38 – $115 | $75 |
| 46 | Ohio Range: $38 – $106 | $75 |
| 47 | Alabama Range: $38 – $117 | $74 |
| 48 | Tennessee Range: $42 – $111 | $74 |
| 49 | Kansas Range: $43 – $100 | $70 |
| 50 | Florida Range: $35 – $109 | $66 |
| 51 | Arizona Range: $38 – $102 | $64 |