Joint injection (cortisone shot) cost in Kilmarnock, VA — inpatient
In Kilmarnock, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound as an inpatient: from $406.80 to $406.80, with a median of $406.80. Across Virginia, the median is $478.00 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 20610, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock General Hospital Kilmarnock, VA · (804) 435-8000 HC Asp Injection Major Joint | $406.80 | $678.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $406.80, median $406.80, highest $406.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $406.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.