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
$1,733.65
national median
$16,757.81
highest cash price
820
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 | 23 | $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 | 33 | $1,092.60 | $2,153.40 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $1,000.15 – $1,052.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $939.68 – $989.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $1,088.78 – $1,111.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $1,048.47 – $1,070.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $935.56 – $935.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $930.30 – $979.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $1,009.44 – $1,062.57 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $982.27 – $1,002.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $1,013.69 – $1,035.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $943.25 – $963.10 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $929.01 – $977.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $1,013.69 – $1,035.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $1,013.69 – $1,035.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $1,088.78 – $1,111.70 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $966.66 – $1,007.36 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $966.66 – $1,007.36 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $219.28 – $1,152.31 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $219.28 – $1,152.31 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $234.94 – $1,152.31 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $234.94 – $1,292.55 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $219.28 – $1,152.31 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $219.28 – $1,152.31 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $496.65 – $1,660.42 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $519.00 – $1,660.42 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $223.75 – $1,298.85 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $234.94 – $1,374.51 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $220.39 – $1,443.87 |
| WellSpan Newberry Hospital | Etters, PA | not published | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | not published | $234.94 – $234.94 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | not published | $695.01 – $1,008.64 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | not published | $695.01 – $1,008.64 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | not published | $223.75 – $1,847.39 |
| Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center | Alamogordo, NM | not published | $389.80 – $943.11 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | not published | $179.05 – $1,515.87 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro | Winnsboro, TX | not published | $223.75 – $807.05 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | not published | $223.75 – $246.13 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $112.95 – $1,078.49 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $112.95 – $1,000.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $105.95 – $1,531.84 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | not published | $112.95 – $1,000.00 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | not published | $115.41 – $785.56 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | not published | $618.26 – $1,172.83 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $1,057.07 – $1,223.98 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $112.65 – $290.85 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $112.65 – $678.72 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $649.17 – $649.17 |