Procedures

Steroid injection, major joint (knee/shoulder/hip) cost in Missouri

Steroid injection, major joint (knee/shoulder/hip) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Missouri

$337Typical
$124 – $1,453Most listed prices

From 62 hospital and 4 clinic prices in Missouri.

Nationwide typical: $465 (most listed prices $131–$1,500).

Usually included: the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Hyaluronic acid (J7321-J7333) and PRP are different bundles.

Cheapest in Missouri

Total price

Steroid injection, major joint (knee/shoulder/hip)

The doctor's fee

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$53.90Lowest est. total
$337Typical
$2,369Highest

In Missouri, from 63 providers. Most listed prices: $124–$1,507.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Mercy Hospital Jefferson
    Hospital · Crystal City, MO
    Joint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)
    Facility fee only
    $30.55

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  2. Mercy Hospital Lincoln
    Hospital · Troy, MO
    Joint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)
    Facility fee only
    $30.55

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  3. Mercy Hospital Southeast
    Hospital · Cape Girardeau, MO
    Joint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)
    Facility fee only
    $30.55

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  4. Mercy Hospital St Louis
    Hospital · Saint Louis, MO
    Joint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)
    Facility fee only
    $30.55

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. Cox Medical Center Branson
    Hospital · Branson, MO
    Joint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)
    Facility fee only
    $38.71

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  6. Mercy Hospital Jefferson
    Hospital · Crystal City, MO
    Large joint/bursa drain or injection, with ultrasound guidance
    Scan only
    $39.65

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. Mercy Hospital Lincoln
    Hospital · Troy, MO
    Large joint/bursa drain or injection, with ultrasound guidance
    Scan only
    $39.65

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. Mercy Hospital Southeast
    Hospital · Cape Girardeau, MO
    Large joint/bursa drain or injection, with ultrasound guidance
    Scan only
    $39.65

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  9. Mercy Hospital St Louis
    Hospital · Saint Louis, MO
    Large joint/bursa drain or injection, with ultrasound guidance
    Scan only
    $39.65

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  10. Cox Medical Center Branson
    Hospital · Branson, MO
    Large joint/bursa drain or injection, with ultrasound guidance
    Scan only
    $46.40

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  11. Nevada City Hospital dba Nevada Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Nevada, MO
    Joint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)
    Facility fee only
    $47.70

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. Cox Medical Center South
    Hospital · Springfield, MO
    Joint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)
    Facility fee only
    $42.98est. $53.90 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

See all prices for Steroid injection, major joint (knee/shoulder/hip)

Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.