How much does intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle) cost in reno?
CPT 20605 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for reno.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) lowest | Hospital | $170cash | 0.6× | — |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $333cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $356cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $356cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| 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) gross charge | Hospital | $1,311negotiated | 4.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
What should 20605 cost in reno?
For intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle) (CPT 20605) in reno, a fair self-pay price is around $356, with hospitals ranging from $339 to $557 across 8 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 reno?
A fair self-pay price for intermediate joint injection (wrist, elbow, ankle) (CPT 20605) in reno is around $356, with hospital prices ranging from $339 to $557 across 8 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.