Thoracentesis cost in Shreveport, LA — inpatient
In Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,083.20 to $2,083.20, with a median of $2,083.20. Across Louisiana, the median is $642.81 at 22 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Knighton Medical Center Shreveport, LA · (318) 212-4000 Thoracentesis W/Image Guide | $2,083.20 | $2,604.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,083.20, median $2,083.20, highest $2,083.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,083.20 — 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.