Thoracentesis cost in Ottawa, KS — inpatient
In Ottawa, KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $6,134.21 to $6,134.21, with a median of $6,134.21. Across Kansas, the median is $3,616.60 at 7 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.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Ottawa Ottawa, KS · (785) 229-8200 HC THORACENTESIS NEEDLE/CATH PLEURA W/IMAGING | $6,134.21 | $6,134.21 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $6,134.21, median $6,134.21, highest $6,134.21.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $6,134.21 — 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.