Thoracentesis cost in Tucson, AZ — inpatient
In Tucson, AZ, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $164.92 to $164.92, with a median of $164.92. Across Arizona, the median is $5,748.00 at 15 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 30, 2026 and Apr 30, 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 Tucson, AZ.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Medical Center lowest Tucson, AZ · (520) 324-1399 HC Pbb Thoracentesis W/Imaging | $164.92 | $589.00 | — | 72% | Apr 30, 2026 source file |
| Tucson Medical Center lowest Tucson, AZ · (520) 324-1399 HC Pbb Thoracentesis W/Imaging | $164.92 | $589.00 | — | 72% | Apr 30, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $164.92, median $164.92, highest $164.92.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $164.92 — 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.