Joint injection (medium joint) cost in Athens, OH — inpatient
In Athens, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle) as an inpatient: from $1,033.50 to $1,033.50, with a median of $1,033.50. Across Ohio, the median is $609.00 at 97 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 20605, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhioHealth O'bleness Hospital Athens, OH · (740) 593-5551 Hc Asp Or Inj Joint Intermediate | $1,033.50 | $1,590.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,033.50, median $1,033.50, highest $1,033.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,033.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This code covers injecting or draining a medium-sized joint such as the wrist, elbow or ankle.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the procedure. The medicine and imaging guidance are billed separately.