Thoracentesis cost in Orangeburg, SC — inpatient
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,568.50 to $1,568.50, with a median of $1,568.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $1,486.25 at 16 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB THORACENTESIS,ASPIRATE W IMG | $1,568.50 | $3,137.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,568.50, median $1,568.50, highest $1,568.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,568.50 — 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.