Thoracentesis cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,057.56 to $1,057.56, with a median of $1,057.56. Across Missouri, the median is $720.85 at 23 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 THORACENTESIS | $1,057.56 | $2,643.90 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,057.56, median $1,057.56, highest $1,057.56.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $1,113.45 — 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.