Thoracentesis cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $3,099.60 to $3,099.60, with a median of $3,099.60. Across Kentucky, the median is $2,895.22 at 13 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Aspirate Pleura W/ Imaging | $3,099.60 | $5,166.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,099.60, median $3,099.60, highest $3,099.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $2,997.41 — 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.