Thoracentesis cost in Roanoke, VA — inpatient
In Roanoke, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,073.70 to $1,073.70, with a median of $1,073.70. Across Virginia, the median is $1,321.80 at 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital Franklin, VA · (757) 569-6100 HC Sp Thora for Aspiration | $1,073.70 | $3,579.00 | — | 70% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,073.70, median $1,073.70, highest $1,073.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $766.85 — 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.