Thoracentesis cost in Talladega, AL — inpatient
In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $3,373.00 to $3,373.00, with a median of $3,373.00. Across Alabama, the median is $3,129.16 at 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega, AL · (256) 761-4542 Hb Thoracentesis Needle/Cath Pleura W/Imaging | $3,373.00 | $3,373.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,373.00, median $3,373.00, highest $3,373.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $3,373.00 — 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.