Procedures
Steroid injection, major joint (knee/shoulder/hip) cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 57 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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.
In North Carolina, from 57 providers. Most listed prices: $294–$909.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $78
- $112
- $138
- $45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Catawba Valley Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $38.35est. $78 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Washington Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $95est. $112 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $174est. $112 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mission Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $117
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Transylvania Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chatham Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalJoint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)Facility fee only$122
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $111est. $138 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150Source: Community Hospital of Stokes price file · checked Oct 2026
- $158
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.