Joint Injection (Cortisone) Cost with Medicare (2026)
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$800
National Avg Cost
$640
Medicare Pays
$160
Patient Pays
Outpatient
Category
Joint Injection (Cortisone) Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $979 | $783 | $196 |
| 2 | Nevada | $977 | $782 | $195 |
| 3 | Mississippi | $972 | $777 | $194 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $961 | $769 | $192 |
| 5 | New York | $953 | $762 | $191 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $940 | $752 | $188 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $935 | $748 | $187 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $933 | $746 | $187 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $927 | $741 | $185 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $921 | $737 | $184 |
| 11 | Georgia | $914 | $731 | $183 |
| 12 | Alabama | $902 | $721 | $180 |
| 13 | Montana | $884 | $707 | $177 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $882 | $706 | $176 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $878 | $702 | $176 |
| 16 | Washington | $874 | $699 | $175 |
| 17 | Kansas | $874 | $699 | $175 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $872 | $697 | $174 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $868 | $694 | $174 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $863 | $690 | $173 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $856 | $685 | $171 |
| 22 | Oregon | $856 | $684 | $171 |
| 23 | Delaware | $833 | $666 | $167 |
| 24 | Maine | $832 | $666 | $166 |
| 25 | Virginia | $816 | $653 | $163 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $816 | $652 | $163 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $806 | $645 | $161 |
| 28 | Michigan | $789 | $631 | $158 |
| 29 | Ohio | $787 | $629 | $157 |
| 30 | Idaho | $772 | $617 | $154 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $765 | $612 | $153 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $762 | $610 | $152 |
| 33 | Colorado | $762 | $610 | $152 |
| 34 | Indiana | $748 | $599 | $150 |
| 35 | California | $718 | $575 | $144 |
| 36 | Alaska | $712 | $570 | $142 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $711 | $569 | $142 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $708 | $566 | $142 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $707 | $565 | $141 |
| 40 | Illinois | $690 | $552 | $138 |
| 41 | Iowa | $685 | $548 | $137 |
| 42 | Vermont | $676 | $540 | $135 |
| 43 | Utah | $670 | $536 | $134 |
| 44 | Florida | $669 | $535 | $134 |
| 45 | Arizona | $652 | $521 | $130 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $651 | $521 | $130 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $617 | $494 | $123 |
| 48 | Missouri | $612 | $490 | $122 |
| 49 | Texas | $610 | $488 | $122 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $604 | $483 | $121 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Joint Injection (Cortisone) cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Joint Injection (Cortisone) is $800. Medicare typically pays $640, leaving a patient responsibility of $160.
Does Medicare cover Joint Injection (Cortisone)?
Yes, Medicare covers Joint Injection (Cortisone). The average Medicare payment is $640 out of a total cost of $800.
What category is Joint Injection (Cortisone)?
Joint Injection (Cortisone) is classified as a outpatient procedure.