Thoracentesis cost in Urbana, OH — inpatient
In Urbana, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,601.00 to $2,601.00, with a median of $2,601.00. Across Ohio, the median is $1,825.53 at 94 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital Urbana, OH · (937) 653-5231 HC Aspirate Pleura W/ Imaging | $2,601.00 | $4,335.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,601.00, median $2,601.00, highest $2,601.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,601.00 — 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.