Price Checker / CPT 20611
How much does Drain/inj Joint/bursa W/us cost?
CPT 20611 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 34x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$160–$310
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$390
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,215 is $7,975 over the fair price (about 34x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Drain/inj Joint/bursa W/us
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Barton County Hospital LAMAR, MO | $604 | — | 19677% |
| Long Island Jewish Forest Hills , NY | — | $4,595 | 13857% |
| "Cohen Children's Medical Center" , NY | — | $4,595 | 11362% |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center NEW HYDE PARK, NY | — | $4,595 | 11362% |
| Staten Island University Hospital STATEN ISLAND, NY | — | $4,595 | 11362% |
| Zucker Hillside Hospital , NY | — | $4,595 | 11362% |
| Highland District Hospital HILLSBORO, OH | $1,464 | $1,171 | 1305% |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $1,328 | $1,328 | 1174% |
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About Drain/inj Joint/bursa W/us
CPT code 20611 refers to drain/inj joint/bursa w/us (billing description: "Drain/inj joint/bursa w/us"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $50 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $104 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.