Thoracentesis cost in Olympia, WA — inpatient
In Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,091.96 to $2,091.96, with a median of $2,091.96. Across Washington, the median is $1,366.08 at 31 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 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Peter Hospital lowest Olympia, WA · (360) 493-7179 HC THORACENTESIS NEEDLE/CATH PLEURA W/IMAGING | $2,091.96 | $4,023.00 | — | 48% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence St Peter Hospital lowest Olympia, WA · (360) 493-7179 HC ED THORACENTESIS NEEDLE/CATH PLEURA W/IMAGING CDM | $2,091.96 | $4,023.00 | — | 48% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,091.96, median $2,091.96, highest $2,091.96.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,091.96 — 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.