Thoracentesis cost in Mansfield, OH — inpatient
In Mansfield, OH, 2 hospitals list a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,031.90 to $2,031.90, with a median of $2,031.90. The lowest listed price is at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital and 1 other hospital. Across Ohio, the median is $1,825.53 at 94 hospitals.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Mansfield, OH.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhioHealth Shelby Hospital lowest Shelby, OH · (419) 342-5015 Hc Thoracentesis W Imaging | $2,031.90 | $3,126.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital lowest Mansfield, OH · (419) 526-8000 Hc Thoracentesis W Imaging | $2,031.90 | $3,126.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,031.90, median $2,031.90, highest $2,031.90.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $2,031.90 — 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.