How much does tendon sheath / ligament injection cost in Northern Arizona?
CPT 20550 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Northern Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) lowest | Hospital | $83cash | 0.3× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| White Mountain Regional Medical Center (Springerville) | Hospital | $97cash | 0.3× | — |
| Kingman Regional Medical Center | Hospital | $317cash | 1.1× | — |
| Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center (Show Low) | Hospital | $329negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Flagstaff Medical Center | Hospital | $395cash | 1.3× | hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Verde Valley Medical Center (Cottonwood) | Hospital | $432cash | 1.5× | — |
| Little Colorado Medical Center (Winslow) | Hospital | $458cash | 1.6× | — |
What should 20550 cost in Northern Arizona?
For tendon sheath / ligament injection (CPT 20550) in Northern Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $329, with hospitals ranging from $97 to $432 across 7 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 tendon sheath / ligament injection cost in Northern Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for tendon sheath / ligament injection (CPT 20550) in Northern Arizona is around $329, with hospital prices ranging from $97 to $432 across 7 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 20550?
Medicare pays about $295 for tendon sheath / ligament injection (CPT 20550). 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 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.