Joint Fluid Removal Procedure with Ultrasound

In this procedure, the provider inserts a needle through the skin of a patient and into a major joint or bursa, typically the shoulder, hip, knee, or subacromial bursa, and then uses the syringe attachment to the needle to remove fluid or the provider may inject a drug into the joint for therapeutic purposes. The provider also uses ultrasound guidance with permanent recording and reporting to perform this service. Arthrocentesis relieves pain and swelling but is also a diagnostic aid, allowing the provider to examine the fluid in the joint, called synovial fluid, for the presence of infection or inflammation. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.