How much does intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle) cost in Nevada?
CPT 20605 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Nevada.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert View Hospital (Pahrump) lowest | Hospital | $83negotiated | 0.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital (Fallon) | Hospital | $122cash | 0.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $170cash | 0.6× | — |
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $196cash | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $202cash | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $226cash | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Humboldt General Hospital (Winnemucca) | Hospital | $324cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| North Vista Hospital (North Las Vegas) | Hospital | $333cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $333cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Rose de Lima Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $342negotiated | 1.2× | — |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $343cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $356cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $356cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko) | Hospital | $405cash | 1.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $484cash | 1.6× | — |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $553cash | 1.9× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $558cash | 1.9× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $1,311negotiated | 4.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,602negotiated | 5.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,602negotiated | 5.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,602negotiated | 5.4× | ★★★★★ |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,602negotiated | 5.4× | — |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,688negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.2% |
| Boulder City Hospital (Boulder City) | Hospital | $2,304cash | 7.8× | — |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $5,661cash | 19.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $8,157cash | 27.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
What should 20605 cost in Nevada?
For intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle) (CPT 20605) in Nevada, a fair self-pay price is around $356, with hospitals ranging from $300 to $1,602 across 26 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 intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle) cost in Nevada?
A fair self-pay price for intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle) (CPT 20605) in Nevada is around $356, with hospital prices ranging from $300 to $1,602 across 26 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 20605?
Medicare pays about $295 for intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle) (CPT 20605). 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 intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle)?
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.