Joint injection (medium joint) cost in Dover, DE — inpatient
In Dover, DE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle) as an inpatient: from $1,042.44 to $1,042.44, with a median of $1,042.44. Across Delaware, the median is $873.97 at 6 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 20605, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE · (302) 744-7001 Hc Drain/Inj Intermediate Joint/Bursa W/O Us | $1,042.44 | $1,241.00 | — | 16% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,042.44, median $1,042.44, highest $1,042.44.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,042.44 — 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.