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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $6,667.50 | $1,721.72 – $3,201.97 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $6,667.50 | $1,721.72 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $6,667.50 | $1,721.72 – $9,178.00 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $6,839.00 | $1,742.84 – $3,485.68 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $7,078.32 | $863.48 – $6,554.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $7,349.17 | $1,589.23 – $3,555.86 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $7,377.60 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $10,065.65 | $178.46 – $178.46 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $11,850.51 | $1,591.85 – $3,882.09 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $13,622.70 | $1,591.85 – $3,360.13 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $14,414.85 | $1,589.23 – $3,555.86 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $228.48 – $1,946.14 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $224.00 – $1,946.14 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $224.00 – $1,946.14 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $224.00 – $1,946.14 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $224.00 – $1,946.14 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $224.00 – $1,946.14 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $224.00 – $1,946.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $960.54 – $980.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $960.54 – $980.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $833.38 – $877.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $980.77 – $980.77 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $875.13 – $893.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $883.26 – $929.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $910.40 – $929.57 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $822.22 – $865.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $875.13 – $921.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $917.41 – $936.72 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $893.55 – $893.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $875.13 – $921.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $873.75 – $892.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $960.54 – $980.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $923.03 – $971.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $952.68 – $972.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $873.75 – $892.15 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $910.40 – $2,568.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $875.13 – $921.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $822.22 – $865.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $952.68 – $972.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $917.41 – $936.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $818.61 – $818.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $814.02 – $856.86 |