Cost of a Joint Injection Visit
in Ohio
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Ohio's healthcare system serves over 11.8 million residents through a mix of major academic medical centers and community practices, with joint injection services readily available across the state's diverse urban and rural regions. Patients seeking joint injection procedures typically pay between $38 and $106, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $80 based on negotiated insurance rates. Ohio maintains over 5,400 active providers offering joint injection services, giving patients substantial choice when browsing all providers throughout the state.
Average
$75
Median
$80
Lowest
$38
Highest
$106
Providers
5,495
38% below national average
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $63 | $104 | $206 | 4,671 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $1 | $3 | $85 | 5,851 |
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 Ohio
Ohio's healthcare costs run approximately 2% below national averages, reflecting the state's moderate cost of living and competitive insurance market. The state's balanced mix of urban medical centers and rural community practices creates diverse pricing options across Ohio's 88 counties.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metropolitan areas like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati offer abundant joint injection specialists, while rural counties in southeastern Ohio may have limited options requiring travel to regional centers. Urban markets feature more subspecialty providers and advanced imaging capabilities, but rural practices often provide more personalized care at lower costs. Telemedicine consultations help bridge access gaps for initial evaluations in underserved areas.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics operated by Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, or Kettering Health charge higher facility fees due to institutional overhead and regulatory requirements. Independent orthopedic and pain management practices typically offer more competitive procedure pricing with lower administrative costs. Ambulatory surgery centers provide a cost-effective middle ground for complex joint injection procedures requiring sedation.
Insurance Market Competition in Ohio
Strong competition among Medical Mutual, Anthem, and UHC creates favorable negotiated rates for joint injection procedures throughout Ohio. The state's Insurance Marketplace offers multiple carrier options in most counties, preventing the market concentration seen in other states. Regional insurers like CareSource and Molina also compete for Medicaid managed care contracts, benefiting patients with expanded access.
Physician Supply and Demand in Ohio
Ohio's 5,400 active providers offering joint injection services indicates adequate supply relative to the state's population, helping moderate pricing and reduce wait times. The presence of major medical schools at Ohio State, Case Western, and University of Cincinnati ensures steady specialist training pipelines. Rural areas still face some provider shortages, but overall supply-demand balance favors patient access and cost control.
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 Ohio
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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 |