Thoracentesis cost in Gulfport, MS — inpatient
In Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $465.88 to $465.88, with a median of $465.88. Across Mississippi, the median is $652.50 at 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center – Hancock Bay St. Louis, MS · (228) 467-8600 HC THORACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $465.88 | $1,226.00 | — | 62% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $465.88, median $465.88, highest $465.88.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $652.50 — 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.