Thoracentesis cost in Huntington, IN — inpatient
In Huntington, IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,993.00 to $2,993.00, with a median of $2,993.00. Across Indiana, the median is $1,219.40 at 56 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 —.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Huntington, IN.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Huntington Hospital lowest Huntington, IN · (260) 355-3300 HC THORACENTESIS W/ IMAGING | $2,993.00 | $5,986.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital lowest Huntington, IN · (260) 355-3300 HC THORACENTESIS W/ IMAGING CT | $2,993.00 | $5,986.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,993.00, median $2,993.00, highest $2,993.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,993.00 — 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.