Insert cath pleura without image cost at US hospitals
HC INSERT CATH PLEURA W/O IMAGE · CPT 32556
$110.97
lowest cash price
$2,099.70
national median
$20,348.51
highest cash price
644
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $110.97–$20,348.51 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,200.46) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,244.82)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,541.24 | $3,396.12 | $3,396.12 |
| Arizona | 13 | $732.40 | $926.50 | $3,007.49 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $416.10 | $475.80 | $1,264.90 |
| California | 83 | $110.97 | $1,928.69 | $5,978.73 |
| Colorado | 14 | $197.63 | $4,102.80 | $4,102.80 |
| Florida | 68 | $2,681.90 | $3,287.49 | $7,090.20 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,731.01 | $3,381.30 | $20,348.51 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $720.96 | $720.96 | $3,177.75 |
| Illinois | 36 | $242.40 | $2,355.60 | $8,964.37 |
| Indiana | 25 | $1,374.00 | $1,911.00 | $1,911.00 |
| Iowa | 20 | $231.00 | $3,267.20 | $3,267.20 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 13 | $887.40 | $1,777.74 | $3,312.00 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $1,482.00 | $3,050.30 | $5,272.35 |
| Michigan | 26 | $974.40 | $2,047.00 | $6,442.00 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $1,552.80 | $1,979.20 | $2,030.40 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $229.60 | $658.25 | $1,009.32 |
| Missouri | 16 | $588.25 | $1,616.45 | $3,898.95 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,946.40 | $1,946.40 | $4,170.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $395.14 | $1,219.26 | $1,845.35 |
| Nevada | 3 | $500.41 | $500.41 | $554.11 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,067.75 | $3,067.75 | $3,067.75 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $2,073.18 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,920.66 | $1,920.66 | $1,920.66 |
| New York | 23 | $360.60 | $2,244.82 | $6,175.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $566.05 | $566.05 | $3,754.59 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $2,036.80 | $2,036.80 | $2,156.00 |
| Ohio | 63 | $647.69 | $3,383.20 | $13,669.38 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $436.15 | $4,113.48 | $4,113.48 |
| Oregon | 13 | $318.06 | $4,667.35 | $7,531.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $218.40 | $2,335.80 | $3,650.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $909.00 | $1,257.00 | $4,562.40 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $1,418.40 | $2,207.20 | $2,212.00 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $380.48 | $1,059.30 | $2,473.71 |
| Texas | 112 | $217.62 | $2,549.87 | $10,235.45 |
| Virginia | 33 | $726.00 | $1,298.00 | $2,419.80 |
| Washington | 32 | $479.50 | $2,192.84 | $4,718.40 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $137.50 | $2,500.00 | $3,771.50 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $1,087.02 | $1,172.36 | $3,045.51 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $1,602.72 | $1,602.72 | $2,832.96 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $566.05 | $99.77 – $996.25 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $566.05 | $98.78 – $1,075.50 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $566.05 | $98.78 – $1,075.50 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $566.05 | $98.78 – $1,075.50 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $566.05 | $98.78 – $1,075.50 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $566.05 | $99.77 – $1,041.53 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $566.05 | $98.78 – $1,041.53 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $566.05 | $75.38 – $1,018.89 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $582.54 | $1,650.22 – $3,474.14 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $588.25 | $126.68 – $2,490.41 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $626.06 | $1,277.00 – $4,832.27 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $647.69 | $192.85 – $837.76 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $658.25 | $1,277.00 – $4,858.39 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $660.00 | $520.08 – $6,181.00 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $697.20 | $472.66 – $1,989.40 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $700.00 | not published |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $720.96 | $29.27 – $968.70 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $726.00 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $726.00 | not published |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $732.40 | $345.00 – $4,640.00 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $747.93 | $345.00 – $4,640.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $768.62 | $146.80 – $1,516.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $771.54 | $1,325.00 – $3,459.61 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $794.52 | $345.00 – $4,640.00 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $795.00 | $13.03 – $262.00 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $795.00 | $13.03 – $262.00 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $795.00 | $13.03 – $262.00 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $832.80 | $458.04 – $1,953.23 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $833.40 | $477.16 – $1,989.40 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $843.60 | $472.66 – $1,953.23 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $872.99 | $105.95 – $2,083.00 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $874.12 | $1,660.02 – $1,693.22 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $885.10 | $345.00 – $4,640.00 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $887.40 | $1,007.27 – $1,007.27 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $897.00 | $784.00 – $1,096.77 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $906.24 | $229.45 – $1,443.84 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $909.00 | $696.59 – $3,931.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $926.50 | $345.00 – $4,640.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $931.20 | $472.66 – $2,630.42 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $933.72 | $2,332.33 – $4,738.69 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $934.50 | $1,834.14 – $1,870.82 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $943.02 | $105.95 – $3,380.00 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $954.66 | $1,568.00 – $4,822.05 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $959.40 | $1,660.02 – $1,693.22 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $969.94 | $356.20 – $4,466.00 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $974.40 | $162.19 – $1,036.97 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $983.55 | $105.95 – $2,156.00 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $985.25 | $2,332.33 – $4,738.69 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $989.16 | $1,392.92 – $2,915.41 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $992.25 | $1,142.00 – $5,100.00 |