Rmvl ndwellg tun pleural cath cost at US hospitals
HC RMVL NDWELLG TUN PLEURAL CATH · CPT 32552
$106.80
lowest cash price
$1,172.40
national median
$10,860.50
highest cash price
642
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $106.80–$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 | 20 | $731.62 | $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 | 23 | $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 | 112 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $1,077.92 | $71.00 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $1,077.92 | $71.00 – $1,616.88 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $1,077.92 | $71.00 – $1,616.88 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $1,077.92 | $71.00 – $1,556.23 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,086.27 | $539.28 – $1,797.60 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $1,086.60 | $272.28 – $2,094.25 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $1,087.03 | $163.07 – $344.50 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,119.00 | $272.28 – $993.28 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $1,127.88 | not published |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $1,127.88 | not published |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $1,127.88 | not published |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $1,133.00 | $629.23 – $647.74 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,134.50 | $205.80 – $1,131.69 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,154.79 | $163.07 – $2,388.17 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $1,156.35 | $604.86 – $629.05 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $1,156.80 | $160.21 – $1,131.20 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $1,156.80 | $160.21 – $1,044.96 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $1,158.95 | $456.45 – $1,783.00 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $1,171.47 | $593.00 – $2,695.00 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $1,172.40 | $660.95 – $3,011.21 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $1,172.40 | $660.95 – $3,011.21 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $1,172.40 | $676.23 – $3,011.21 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,172.40 | $673.13 – $4,549.90 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,172.40 | $676.50 – $3,011.21 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,174.68 | $152.64 – $9,984.78 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,175.50 | $205.80 – $1,047.88 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $1,181.05 | $643.31 – $1,817.00 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $1,190.70 | $203.00 – $1,775.00 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $1,192.80 | $672.23 – $2,825.00 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $1,197.60 | $647.30 – $1,887.67 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $1,215.00 | $934.51 – $4,681.00 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $1,215.20 | $253.97 – $1,562.40 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $1,217.97 | $197.00 – $1,224.20 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $1,217.97 | $197.00 – $1,224.20 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $1,217.97 | $197.00 – $1,224.20 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $1,217.97 | $197.00 – $1,237.79 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $1,217.97 | $197.00 – $1,224.20 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,220.05 | $644.16 – $657.04 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $1,243.20 | $253.97 – $1,598.40 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,258.40 | $646.18 – $2,574.33 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,258.40 | $650.80 – $2,580.11 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,263.07 | $139.73 – $1,263.06 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $1,280.50 | $598.98 – $622.93 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $1,280.50 | not published |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $1,282.50 | $205.80 – $3,735.37 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $1,285.02 | $440.45 – $1,380.31 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $1,285.02 | $440.45 – $1,378.24 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $1,285.02 | $456.67 – $1,370.97 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $1,285.02 | $640.89 – $1,714.55 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,302.54 | $890.68 – $6,200.00 |