Thoracentesis pleural space needle/catheter aspiration with imaging guidance (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Thoracentesis Pleural Space Needle/Catheter Aspiration W/ Imaging Guidance Bl · CPT 32555
$189.51
lowest cash price
$1,724.25
national median
$16,757.81
highest cash price
815
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $189.51–$16,757.81 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($726.47) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,895.22)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,881.36 | $3,035.76 | $5,160.48 |
| Arizona | 23 | $472.82 | $1,034.68 | $2,979.88 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $371.14 | $453.37 | $2,162.55 |
| California | 89 | $245.00 | $2,033.20 | $5,978.73 |
| Colorado | 17 | $742.52 | $4,893.55 | $4,893.55 |
| Florida | 79 | $1,599.37 | $2,539.66 | $9,045.97 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,386.17 | $2,939.04 | $12,128.26 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $782.40 | $782.40 | $1,434.00 |
| Illinois | 47 | $375.00 | $1,588.32 | $7,558.96 |
| Indiana | 26 | $496.00 | $2,560.80 | $3,140.50 |
| Iowa | 27 | $701.76 | $1,532.80 | $6,098.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $737.20 | $6,134.21 | $6,202.98 |
| Kentucky | 20 | $531.03 | $1,608.00 | $6,294.00 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $1,340.56 | $1,340.56 | $1,340.56 |
| Maine | 7 | $223.25 | $1,733.65 | $3,048.95 |
| Michigan | 27 | $841.77 | $3,159.00 | $3,845.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $920.21 | $1,395.13 | $1,907.20 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $516.60 | $764.00 | $2,039.04 |
| Missouri | 17 | $453.70 | $2,191.20 | $5,929.89 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,165.60 | $1,165.60 | $1,737.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $189.51 | $714.84 | $1,242.70 |
| Nevada | 4 | $488.05 | $1,406.10 | $1,961.68 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,186.25 | $2,186.25 | $2,186.25 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $675.68 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,627.50 | $1,627.50 | $1,627.50 |
| New York | 22 | $360.60 | $731.62 | $6,587.99 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,571.00 | $2,556.53 | $2,556.53 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,467.20 | $1,467.20 | $1,820.80 |
| Ohio | 66 | $601.00 | $1,865.50 | $14,692.56 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $410.80 | $967.18 | $4,754.94 |
| Oregon | 13 | $345.06 | $1,759.50 | $4,614.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $1,092.60 | $2,269.80 | $4,057.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $970.00 | $1,568.50 | $4,109.76 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $1,148.80 | $1,804.00 | $2,495.20 |
| Tennessee | 29 | $376.51 | $641.76 | $1,980.91 |
| Texas | 107 | $247.32 | $1,410.82 | $16,757.81 |
| Virginia | 29 | $383.85 | $2,323.00 | $3,599.70 |
| Washington | 32 | $740.37 | $1,302.00 | $2,872.10 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $601.00 | $1,615.00 | $8,569.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $1,150.00 | $1,288.20 | $4,391.72 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,087.38 | $1,176.53 | $1,293.31 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $189.51 | $102.52 – $226.01 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $223.25 | $46.41 – $113.05 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $245.00 | $92.33 – $1,815.34 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $246.60 | $92.33 – $1,976.78 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $247.32 | $223.75 – $1,191.66 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $345.06 | $48.00 – $241.50 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $360.60 | $91.98 – $778.06 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $371.14 | $1,219.64 – $1,219.64 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $375.00 | $398.00 – $1,089.01 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $375.00 | $430.00 – $1,089.01 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $375.00 | $430.00 – $1,089.01 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $375.00 | $430.00 – $1,089.01 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $376.51 | $861.68 – $1,460.21 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $380.38 | $32.00 – $1,622.56 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $383.85 | $595.09 – $1,428.22 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $383.85 | $511.73 – $1,390.68 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $383.85 | $520.33 – $1,390.68 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $383.85 | $569.14 – $1,433.79 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $383.85 | $595.09 – $1,428.22 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $383.85 | $565.75 – $1,365.93 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $383.85 | $581.88 – $1,281.58 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $383.85 | $608.40 – $1,334.27 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $383.85 | $612.05 – $1,468.92 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $383.85 | $612.05 – $1,334.27 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $383.85 | $612.05 – $1,334.27 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $383.85 | $565.75 – $1,390.68 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $410.80 | $89.58 – $1,281.78 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $410.80 | $89.58 – $1,281.78 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $417.24 | $51.00 – $1,139.40 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $436.40 | $491.16 – $1,129.10 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $453.37 | $408.80 – $429.24 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $453.70 | $527.06 – $811.67 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $457.60 | $89.58 – $1,281.78 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $458.40 | $68.01 – $1,132.28 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $464.95 | $92.33 – $1,666.02 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $472.82 | $268.55 – $589.50 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $488.05 | $261.82 – $966.72 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $496.00 | $663.69 – $1,327.39 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $516.60 | $561.28 – $1,571.58 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $524.30 | $180.77 – $749.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $531.03 | $221.44 – $962.78 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $539.50 | $205.46 – $863.20 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $558.24 | $528.68 – $1,541.99 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $595.92 | $191.50 – $1,220.31 |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $601.00 | not published |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $601.00 | not published |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $601.00 | not published |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $604.35 | $17.00 – $1,622.49 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $611.20 | $537.83 – $1,585.19 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $626.33 | $1,297.75 – $3,972.69 |