Thoracentesis cost in Allentown, PA — inpatient
In Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $776.91 to $776.91, with a median of $776.91. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $1,425.60 at 65 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown Medical Center Hackettstown, NJ · (908) 852-5100 Thoracentesis W Img Gdx | $776.91 | $2,755.00 | — | 72% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $776.91, median $776.91, highest $776.91.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $776.91 — 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.