CPT 20610 Surgery - Musculoskeletal
Drain/inj joint/bursa w/o us Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$40
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$69
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$314
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$39
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.77
Work RVU
0.29
Facility PE RVU
0.13
Malpractice RVU
2.06
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $52 | $107 — $165 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $37 | $81 — $125 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $36 | $80 — $123 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $39 | $88 — $135 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $40 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — CHICO | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — FRESNO | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $41 | $99 — $152 |
| CA — MADERA | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — MERCED | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — MODESTO | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — NAPA | $43 | $105 — $162 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $41 | $98 — $151 |
| CA — REDDING | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $39 | $93 — $143 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $41 | $95 — $145 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $40 | $97 — $149 |
| CA — SALINAS | $40 | $96 — $148 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Drain/inj joint/bursa w/o us cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $40. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $314. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $39.
How much does Drain/inj joint/bursa w/o us cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $40.