Thoracentesis cost in Alexandria, MN — inpatient
In Alexandria, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $986.58 to $986.58, with a median of $986.58. Across Minnesota, the median is $933.60 at 77 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alomere Health Alexandria, MN · (320) 762-1511 US THORACENTESIS W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $986.58 | $1,701.00 | — | 42% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $986.58, median $986.58, highest $986.58.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $986.58 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
Thoracentesis removes fluid from around the lungs with a needle, using ultrasound to guide it.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the procedure and guidance. Lab tests on the fluid are billed separately.