How much does major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) cost in Nevada?
CPT 20610 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Nevada.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $67cash | 0.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Humboldt General Hospital (Winnemucca) | Hospital | $211cash | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $221cash | 0.7× | — |
| Desert View Hospital (Pahrump) | Hospital | $224negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $233cash | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $250cash | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $279cash | 0.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Rose de Lima Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $296cash | 1.0× | — |
| North Vista Hospital (North Las Vegas) | Hospital | $333cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $333cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $343cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital (Fallon) | Hospital | $378cash | 1.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $430cash | 1.5× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $430cash | 1.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko) | Hospital | $449cash | 1.5× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $462cash | 1.6× | — |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $840cash | 2.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Boulder City Hospital (Boulder City) | Hospital | $996cash | 3.4× | — |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $1,311negotiated | 4.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,688negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,688negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,688negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.2% |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,688negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,688negotiated | 5.7× | — |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $2,626negotiated | 8.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $2,626negotiated | 8.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
What should 20610 cost in Nevada?
For major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) (CPT 20610) in Nevada, a fair self-pay price is around $430, with hospitals ranging from $272 to $1,688 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 major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) cost in Nevada?
A fair self-pay price for major joint injection/aspiration (knee, hip, shoulder) (CPT 20610) in Nevada is around $430, with hospital prices ranging from $272 to $1,688 across 26 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.