Rmvl ndwellg tun pleural cath cost at US hospitals
HC RMVL NDWELLG TUN PLEURAL CATH · CPT 32552
$95.70
lowest cash price
$1,172.40
national median
$10,860.50
highest cash price
645
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $95.70–$10,860.50 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$10,860.50
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital — Palos Heights, ILMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($726.47) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,619.40)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,127.88 | $1,127.88 | $5,040.36 |
| Arizona | 20 | $444.31 | $569.77 | $1,154.79 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $178.65 | $237.88 | $1,719.00 |
| California | 84 | $106.80 | $1,310.19 | $4,463.20 |
| Colorado | 16 | $355.78 | $1,217.97 | $1,217.97 |
| Florida | 78 | $1,181.05 | $2,310.75 | $10,400.78 |
| Georgia | 25 | $760.13 | $1,699.23 | $3,769.11 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $583.50 | $583.50 | $583.50 |
| Illinois | 42 | $352.80 | $1,192.80 | $10,860.50 |
| Indiana | 25 | $125.65 | $419.40 | $3,101.50 |
| Iowa | 19 | $352.80 | $739.20 | $1,829.60 |
| Kansas | 10 | $4,226.65 | $4,226.65 | $4,226.65 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $611.35 | $716.99 | $1,308.60 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $1,626.82 | $1,626.82 | $1,626.82 |
| Maine | 7 | $472.50 | $472.50 | $472.50 |
| Michigan | 26 | $862.57 | $2,609.00 | $4,812.00 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $883.44 | $883.44 | $1,831.20 |
| Mississippi | 6 | $238.20 | $296.00 | $1,457.20 |
| Missouri | 16 | $895.70 | $2,247.85 | $2,911.38 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,197.60 | $1,197.60 | $1,197.60 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $368.76 | $368.76 | $552.05 |
| Nevada | 3 | $956.94 | $956.94 | $1,059.64 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,571.95 | $1,571.95 | $1,571.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $675.68 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $746.76 | $746.76 | $746.76 |
| New York | 21 | $95.70 | $731.62 | $2,204.22 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $655.50 | $1,014.40 | $1,014.40 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,392.80 | $1,392.80 | $1,664.00 |
| Ohio | 63 | $179.00 | $1,944.15 | $3,642.12 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $522.60 | $859.60 | $3,746.05 |
| Oregon | 13 | $277.92 | $1,541.05 | $2,478.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $717.00 | $1,753.20 | $4,765.20 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $382.50 | $592.00 | $2,277.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,587.20 | $1,587.20 | $1,812.00 |
| Tennessee | 26 | $242.10 | $278.69 | $1,086.27 |
| Texas | 111 | $145.65 | $938.70 | $8,804.01 |
| Virginia | 24 | $202.80 | $480.00 | $1,133.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $274.28 | $1,172.40 | $2,584.40 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $162.00 | $464.00 | $2,358.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $382.47 | $489.72 | $1,909.74 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $505.68 | $505.68 | $505.68 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $51.23 – $1,212.81 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $51.23 – $1,212.81 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $51.23 – $1,212.81 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $561.95 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $553.72 – $4,840.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $1,760.64 – $1,797.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $1,760.64 – $1,797.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $1,527.55 – $1,607.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $1,797.71 – $1,797.71 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $1,604.09 – $1,637.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $1,618.99 – $1,704.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $1,668.74 – $1,703.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $1,507.11 – $1,586.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $1,604.09 – $1,688.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $1,681.58 – $1,716.98 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $1,637.86 – $1,637.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $1,604.09 – $1,688.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $1,601.56 – $1,635.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $1,760.64 – $1,797.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $1,691.87 – $1,780.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $1,746.23 – $1,783.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $1,601.56 – $1,635.27 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $966.66 – $1,703.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $1,604.09 – $1,688.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $1,507.11 – $1,586.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $1,746.23 – $1,783.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $1,681.58 – $1,716.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $1,500.49 – $1,500.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $1,492.06 – $1,570.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $1,618.99 – $1,704.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $1,575.41 – $1,608.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $1,512.82 – $1,544.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $1,490.00 – $1,568.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $1,625.80 – $1,660.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $1,746.23 – $1,783.00 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $966.66 – $1,007.36 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $966.66 – $1,007.36 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $966.66 – $1,007.36 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $966.66 – $1,007.36 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $966.66 – $1,007.36 |