Thoracentesis cost in Marion, OH
In Marion, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance: from $845.00 to $845.00, with a median of $845.00. Across Ohio, the median is $1,825.53 at 94 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion General Hospital Marion, OH · (740) 383-8400 Hc Thoracentesis W Imaging | $845.00 | $1,300.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $845.00, median $845.00, highest $845.00.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $845.00. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.