Joint injection (medium joint) cost in Augusta, GA — inpatient
In Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle) as an inpatient: from $753.87 to $753.87, with a median of $753.87. Across Georgia, the median is $753.87 at 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col Augusta, GA · (706) 721-6569 Hc Inj/Asp/Drn Bursa Medium Joint Wo Us Guidance | $753.87 | $1,933.00 | — | 61% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $753.87, median $753.87, highest $753.87.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $753.87 — 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.