How much does tendon sheath / ligament injection cost in Akron, OH?
CPT 20550 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Akron, OH.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center (Ravenna) lowest | Hospital | $255cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Summa Health System (Akron) | Hospital | $790cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Summa Western Reserve Hospital (Cuyahoga Falls) | Hospital | $790cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Akron General Medical Center (Akron) | Hospital | $883cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center (Akron) | Hospital | $938cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
What should 20550 cost in Akron, OH?
For tendon sheath / ligament injection (CPT 20550) in Akron, OH, a fair self-pay price is around $790, with hospitals ranging from $523 to $910 across 5 facilities. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does tendon sheath / ligament injection cost in Akron, OH?
A fair self-pay price for tendon sheath / ligament injection (CPT 20550) in Akron, OH is around $790, with hospital prices ranging from $523 to $910 across 5 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
Can I negotiate the price of tendon sheath / ligament injection?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.