Joint injection (medium joint) cost in Alma, NE — inpatient
In Alma, NE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle) as an inpatient: from $289.35 to $289.35, with a median of $289.35. Across Nebraska, the median is $184.57 at 42 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 20605, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 2, 2026 and Sep 2, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County Health System Alma, NE · (308) 928-2151 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | $289.35 | $361.69 | $190.97–$354.46 | 20% | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $289.35, median $289.35, highest $289.35.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $289.35 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.