Thoracentesis cost in Dover, DE — inpatient
In Dover, DE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,073.12 to $2,073.12, with a median of $2,073.12. Across Delaware, the median is $1,784.75 at 6 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE · (302) 744-7001 Hc Thoracentesis W/Guidance | $2,073.12 | $2,468.00 | — | 16% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,073.12, median $2,073.12, highest $2,073.12.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,073.12 — 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.