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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $1,308.60 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $1,310.19 | $806.82 – $8,018.00 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,331.20 | $173.17 – $1,843.20 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $1,331.20 | $577.54 – $1,843.20 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $1,331.20 | $358.40 – $1,843.20 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $1,331.20 | $356.35 – $1,843.20 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $1,331.20 | $167.89 – $1,843.20 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,331.20 | $350.21 – $1,843.20 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1,336.33 | $125.55 – $465.00 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $1,336.50 | $202.50 – $4,212.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $1,342.08 | $685.79 – $2,216.00 |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,342.20 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $1,342.20 | not published |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $1,360.50 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,368.20 | $139.73 – $901.30 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,368.20 | $139.73 – $820.92 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $1,371.60 | $719.96 – $1,905.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $1,383.20 | not published |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $1,384.32 | $175.16 – $977.13 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $1,392.80 | $155.12 – $1,566.90 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,420.00 | $630.16 – $2,520.65 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $1,423.20 | $272.28 – $892.40 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $1,434.00 | not published |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,435.00 | $699.03 – $3,379.00 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,440.00 | not published |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $1,442.40 | $711.29 – $3,245.51 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $1,445.40 | $198.32 – $2,933.00 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $1,457.20 | $556.22 – $1,239.10 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $1,458.00 | $272.28 – $636.60 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,459.06 | $175.16 – $961.38 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $1,465.60 | not published |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $1,471.08 | $714.37 – $2,458.99 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $1,487.40 | $131.04 – $2,231.10 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $1,525.15 | $473.89 – $4,074.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,538.00 | $71.00 – $2,307.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,538.00 | $85.00 – $2,307.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,538.00 | $223.75 – $2,307.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,538.00 | $71.00 – $1,922.50 |