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
764
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 | 24 | $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 | 33 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $150.81 – $3,848.91 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | not published | $157.37 – $1,908.42 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | not published | $157.37 – $1,908.42 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | not published | $164.27 – $1,973.80 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $1,057.07 – $1,223.98 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $145.77 – $149.42 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $160.57 – $1,705.37 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $1,631.11 – $1,631.11 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $2,074.65 – $2,074.65 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $1,631.11 – $1,631.11 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,549.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $1,489.27 – $1,548.84 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $7,984.00 – $13,923.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,754.15 – $1,929.57 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $1,019.45 – $2,440.42 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,019.45 – $2,440.42 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | not published | $1,019.45 – $1,863.43 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $1,019.45 – $2,440.42 |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | Williamsburg, VA | not published | $1,566.60 – $1,612.67 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | not published | $1,304.95 – $3,082.84 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman | Centerville, TN | not published | $954.50 – $1,004.50 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $1,792.65 – $7,894.67 |
| Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital | Madison Heights, MI | not published | $253.97 – $310.60 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | not published | $253.97 – $310.60 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | not published | $231.77 – $534.80 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | not published | $998.69 – $1,071.56 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $949.44 – $1,019.45 |
| CHRISTUS Louisiana Surgical Hospital | Alexandria, LA | not published | $818.40 – $3,472.50 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $157.37 – $1,908.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | not published | $886.98 – $905.65 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $157.37 – $1,908.42 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | not published | $157.37 – $1,908.42 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | not published | $146.13 – $412.39 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | not published | $131.42 – $3,158.08 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $157.37 – $1,908.42 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | not published | $150.81 – $7,130.52 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital | New York, NY | not published | not published |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $160.57 – $1,655.69 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $663.88 – $663.88 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $43.86 – $242.77 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $143.62 – $311.11 |