How much does major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) cost in tampa?
CPT 20610 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for tampa.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center lowest | Hospital | $108cash | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Tampa General Hospital (Tampa) | Hospital | $592cash | 2.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital (Safety Harbor) | Hospital | $656cash | 2.2× | ★★★★★ |
| BayCare Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater) | Hospital | $656cash | 2.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| BayCare St. Anthony's Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $656cash | 2.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital (Tampa) | Hospital | $656cash | 2.2× | ★★★★★ |
| AdventHealth Tampa | Hospital | $877cash | 3.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $1,185cash | 4.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| AdventHealth Wesley Chapel | Hospital | $1,313cash | 4.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital | Hospital | $2,500negotiated | 8.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $2,500negotiated | 8.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital (Hudson) | Hospital | $2,660negotiated | 9.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | Hospital | $2,660negotiated | 9.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | Hospital | $2,660negotiated | 9.0× | ★★★★★ |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | Hospital | $2,660negotiated | 9.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
What should 20610 cost in tampa?
For major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) (CPT 20610) in tampa, a fair self-pay price is around $1,185, with hospitals ranging from $656 to $2,660 across 15 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $295, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) cost in tampa?
A fair self-pay price for major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) (CPT 20610) in tampa is around $1,185, with hospital prices ranging from $656 to $2,660 across 15 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 20610?
Medicare pays about $295 for major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) (CPT 20610). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder)?
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.