Pr tube thoracostomy w/connection to drainage open cost at US hospitals
PR Tube Thoracostomy W/Connection to Drainage Open · CPT 32551
$97.09
lowest cash price
$1,761.00
national median
$14,414.85
highest cash price
761
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $97.09–$14,414.85 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,589.90) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,838.28)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,116.18 | $2,541.24 | $5,151.12 |
| Arizona | 14 | $291.08 | $664.80 | $4,598.18 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $187.80 | $574.60 | $1,783.00 |
| California | 83 | $97.09 | $1,778.40 | $5,917.02 |
| Colorado | 15 | $248.48 | $2,699.58 | $2,699.58 |
| Florida | 71 | $1,541.80 | $3,614.65 | $5,806.45 |
| Georgia | 25 | $526.00 | $3,189.81 | $6,483.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $624.64 | $624.64 | $3,534.00 |
| Illinois | 44 | $625.00 | $1,948.80 | $10,065.65 |
| Indiana | 26 | $1,546.50 | $1,593.50 | $4,592.84 |
| Iowa | 27 | $488.00 | $1,093.80 | $3,018.60 |
| Kansas | 8 | $478.80 | $3,270.97 | $3,270.97 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $1,031.69 | $1,953.60 | $4,592.84 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $939.38 | $939.38 | $939.38 |
| Maine | 7 | $394.60 | $732.85 | $1,831.50 |
| Michigan | 27 | $855.12 | $1,786.00 | $3,067.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $773.81 | $1,150.40 | $1,650.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $250.40 | $489.72 | $1,831.68 |
| Missouri | 18 | $274.50 | $1,561.45 | $3,119.05 |
| Montana | 2 | $533.60 | $533.60 | $1,685.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $268.24 | $1,227.24 | $1,309.00 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,143.29 | $1,265.98 | $1,595.03 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.50 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,697.72 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,299.08 | $2,299.08 | $2,299.08 |
| New York | 23 | $367.20 | $1,838.28 | $5,510.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $715.85 | $715.85 | $2,766.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,564.80 | $1,588.00 | $1,649.60 |
| Ohio | 66 | $412.12 | $2,583.60 | $5,850.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $575.90 | $1,074.85 | $2,187.90 |
| Oregon | 13 | $442.50 | $3,928.70 | $6,667.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $595.80 | $2,180.80 | $4,765.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $943.00 | $1,303.50 | $5,528.40 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $973.60 | $1,042.40 | $1,320.80 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $262.92 | $490.80 | $902.49 |
| Texas | 103 | $230.58 | $1,754.69 | $14,414.85 |
| Virginia | 33 | $481.85 | $1,298.00 | $3,622.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $488.60 | $1,277.83 | $4,194.96 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $784.50 | $2,280.00 | $4,315.00 |
| Wisconsin | 21 | $914.10 | $1,329.35 | $4,391.72 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $264.78 | $295.91 | $1,194.48 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $97.09 | $4.56 – $3,340.64 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $137.97 | $22.00 – $404.48 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $187.80 | $68.01 – $2,844.98 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $230.58 | $39.53 – $329.40 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $248.48 | $139.06 – $320.10 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $250.40 | $1,149.00 – $3,982.97 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $262.92 | $1,351.37 – $2,844.98 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $264.78 | $145.20 – $320.10 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $268.24 | $145.20 – $320.10 |
| Mercy Primary Care - Bernie | Bernie, MO | $274.50 | $127.10 – $320.56 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $276.78 | $52.00 – $4,152.50 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $286.52 | $51.00 – $2,862.86 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $287.96 | $1,234.08 – $2,836.96 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $287.96 | $780.00 – $3,957.13 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $287.98 | $1,406.69 – $3,197.03 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $291.08 | $139.75 – $391.40 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $295.91 | $158.40 – $320.10 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $302.82 | $158.40 – $320.10 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $305.03 | $118.49 – $448.84 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $313.00 | $780.00 – $3,978.52 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $337.26 | $131.42 – $254.61 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $349.82 | $187.93 – $599.00 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $358.08 | $1,328.36 – $3,874.39 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $367.20 | $130.24 – $1,955.67 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $378.40 | $1,234.08 – $2,836.96 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $394.60 | $142.08 – $312.47 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $412.12 | $192.85 – $639.87 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $442.50 | not published |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $455.43 | $131.42 – $3,178.67 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $459.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $459.00 | not published |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $478.80 | $146.13 – $1,000.00 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $481.85 | $1,836.29 – $1,909.74 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $481.85 | $1,382.71 – $1,460.21 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $481.85 | $1,836.29 – $1,909.74 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $481.85 | $1,390.68 – $1,446.31 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $488.00 | $45.58 – $328.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $488.60 | not published |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $489.72 | $1,190.00 – $3,948.76 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $490.80 | $1,302.89 – $3,272.00 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $490.80 | $821.15 – $3,115.77 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $490.80 | $834.96 – $3,202.23 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $490.80 | $1,428.19 – $3,113.45 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $490.80 | $1,264.94 – $3,272.00 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $490.80 | $907.83 – $3,272.00 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $490.80 | $933.72 – $3,202.23 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $490.80 | $976.29 – $3,348.22 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $490.80 | $1,323.49 – $3,348.22 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $490.80 | $1,284.96 – $3,348.22 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $490.80 | $1,284.94 – $3,348.22 |