Cost of a Joint Injection Visit
in Rhode Island
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Rhode Island's compact healthcare market, dominated by three major insurers serving the nation's smallest state, creates unique pricing dynamics for specialty care. Joint Injection visit costs typically range from $42 to $538, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $88 across 89 active providers throughout the Ocean State. Patients can browse all Joint Injection providers in Rhode Island to compare costs and find in-network options near them.
Average
$223
Median
$88
Lowest
$42
Highest
$538
Providers
89
86% above 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island's healthcare costs run approximately 13% above the national average, reflecting the state's concentrated market and higher regional wages. The Ocean State's small geographic footprint creates unique dynamics where patients can easily travel between providers, yet academic medical centers still command premium pricing.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Rhode Island's Joint Injection specialists cluster around Providence and the Warwick metro area, with fewer options in South County and rural western regions. This concentration means patients in communities like Westerly or Block Island may face longer travel times but can access competitive pricing. The state's small size makes most specialists accessible within a 45-minute drive from anywhere in Rhode Island.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics affiliated with Lifespan, Care New England, or Brown University charge significantly higher facility fees than independent practices throughout Rhode Island. Academic medical centers command premium rates due to their research missions and teaching responsibilities, while community-based practices often offer more affordable care. Many specialists maintain privileges at multiple facilities, giving patients cost-saving options even with the same doctor.
Insurance Market Competition in Rhode Island
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, UnitedHealthcare, and Tufts Health Plan dominate the state's insurance landscape, creating moderate competition that affects negotiated rates with Joint Injection providers. This three-player market means most providers accept all major plans, giving patients good network access. The relatively small insurer pool creates consistent pricing patterns across the state, with less variation than larger states experience.
Physician Supply and Demand in Rhode Island
With 89 active Joint Injection providers serving just over one million residents, Rhode Island maintains adequate specialist availability relative to its population size. This healthy supply-to-demand ratio helps control costs and reduces wait times compared to states facing physician shortages. The presence of Brown University's medical programs helps attract and retain specialists, supporting competitive pricing throughout the Ocean State.
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 Rhode Island
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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 |