Thoracentesis cost in Tallahassee, FL — inpatient
In Tallahassee, FL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,485.70 to $2,485.70, with a median of $2,485.70. Across Florida, the median is $1,893.56 at 87 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 Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Tallahassee, FL · (850) 431-1155 HC THORACENTESIS NEEDLE/CATH PLEURA W/IMAGING | $2,485.70 | $3,551.00 | — | 30% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,485.70, median $2,485.70, highest $2,485.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,485.70 — 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.