How much do cortisone injections cost?

allyn · Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Since I have been fighting with osteoarthritis for a long time, I have used several different medications, starting with non steroidal anti inflammatory meds. My doctor recommended me to use cortisone injections. I have to say that with the first shot I have felt pain going away, but since my health insurance does not cover for it, I would like to know how much do cortisone injections cost?

geno · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 7

Cortisone injections are given directly into the joints. So, the effect is for local area only, and it could be felt almost immediately. It lasts for a longer period of time (several weeks or even months). That is why they are given only several times in a year. I am not sure how much the injection cost, but the pills cost around 65$ (100 pills) and I guess that injections area round that price too.

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The cost of cortisone injections can be very costly depending on the procedure needed. I have recently received neck injections under X-ray, using an anesthesiologist and another MD. I was told the insurance claim filed would be in excess of $5500 (the excess being the supplies and mediations administered in the procedure room).

How much do cortisone injections cost?

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