Procedures
Steroid injection, major joint (knee/shoulder/hip) cost in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
From 60 hospital and 2 clinic prices in New Jersey.
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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey, from 62 providers. Most listed prices: $312–$1,522.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $80.75
- $191
- $191
- $42
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Saint Peters University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $65.10est. $80.75 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hunterdon Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ARMC Atlantic City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $132
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ARMC Atlantic City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Englewood Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $171est. $191 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Virtua Marlton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $171est. $191 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $261est. $191 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Virtua Marlton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes HospitalLarge joint/bursa drain or injection, with ultrasound guidanceScan only$261est. $191 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $204
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Saint Peters University HospitalLarge joint/bursa drain or injection, with ultrasound guidanceScan only$227
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Saint Peters University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Concierge Spine & Sports MedicineShoulder Injection with Ultrasound · Shoulder injection with ultrasound guidanceAsk what's included$300est. $300 total
Pricing is subject to change for same-day service.
Source: msswnj.com · checked Oct 2026
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.