Thoracentesis cost in Salem, OH — inpatient
In Salem, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $596.50 to $596.50, with a median of $596.50. Across Ohio, the median is $1,825.53 at 108 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 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 Salem, OH.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Regional Medical Center lowest Salem, OH · (330) 332-7214 THORACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $596.50 | $596.50 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Salem Regional Medical Center lowest Salem, OH · (330) 332-7214 THORACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $596.50 | $596.50 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Salem Regional Medical Center Salem, OH · (330) 332-7214 THORACENTESIS W/USGUIDANCE | $660.25 | $660.25 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $596.50, median $596.50, highest $596.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $593.25 — 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.