Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in Gassaway, WV
In Gassaway, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound: from $321.50 to $321.50, with a median of $321.50. Across West Virginia, the median is $273.25 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 20610, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital Gassaway, WV · (304) 364-5156 DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US | $321.50 | $643.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $321.50, median $321.50, highest $321.50.
What it is
This procedure uses a needle to inject medicine into, or draw fluid out of, a large joint such as the knee, shoulder or hip, or a large bursa. It is commonly used for arthritis or bursitis pain, or to test joint fluid.
What the price covers
The price covers the injection or drainage procedure for one joint. The drug itself, such as a steroid or gel injection, and any lab test of the fluid are billed separately.