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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $1,258.15 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $1,266.50 | not published |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $1,266.72 | $253.97 – $1,615.07 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,275.00 | $595.22 – $993.28 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $1,283.00 | $1,026.40 – $1,219.64 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,287.00 | $608.36 – $1,095.05 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,287.60 | $591.81 – $800.80 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,287.60 | $339.48 – $1,004.08 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,287.60 | $269.37 – $418.88 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,287.60 | $339.00 – $579.04 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $1,288.20 | $112.68 – $1,420.71 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $1,288.20 | $112.68 – $1,420.71 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $1,293.31 | $111.84 – $226.01 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $1,295.92 | $104.80 – $2,110.88 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,298.50 | $71.00 – $1,947.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,298.50 | $85.00 – $1,947.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,298.50 | $223.75 – $1,947.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,298.50 | $71.00 – $1,623.12 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,298.50 | $71.00 – $1,947.74 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $1,298.50 | $672.23 – $2,636.00 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $1,302.00 | $660.95 – $3,011.21 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,302.00 | $676.50 – $3,011.21 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $1,302.00 | $660.95 – $3,011.21 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $1,302.00 | $676.23 – $3,011.21 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,302.00 | $673.13 – $4,549.90 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $1,305.84 | $392.67 – $4,018.00 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $1,308.00 | $110.88 – $2,402.40 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $1,308.06 | $146.80 – $2,098.18 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $1,308.80 | not published |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,309.22 | $392.67 – $4,018.00 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $1,316.40 | $410.84 – $892.40 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $1,321.80 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $1,321.80 | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $1,330.00 | $934.51 – $6,071.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,330.00 | $934.51 – $6,071.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,340.35 | $165.73 – $1,176.48 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $1,340.56 | $360.84 – $1,785.95 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $1,343.40 | $32.53 – $1,432.96 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,343.40 | $32.53 – $1,195.93 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $1,345.00 | $934.51 – $6,071.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $1,345.90 | $445.12 – $1,814.19 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $1,351.56 | $611.26 – $2,079.41 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $1,364.88 | $206.23 – $1,380.31 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $1,364.88 | $206.23 – $1,378.24 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $1,364.88 | $206.23 – $1,370.97 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $1,364.88 | $456.60 – $1,714.55 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $1,375.20 | $541.03 – $551.85 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $1,375.20 | $92.33 – $6,303.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $1,386.17 | $702.45 – $3,793.23 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $1,386.17 | $936.60 – $3,278.10 |