Thoracentesis cost in Alliance, NE
In Alliance, NE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance: from $1,762.40 to $1,762.40, with a median of $1,762.40. Across Nebraska, the median is $860.00 at 42 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 18, 2026 and Aug 18, 2026.
Lowest$1,762.40Box Butte General Hospital
Median$1,762.40half pay less
Highest$1,762.40in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Butte General Hospital Alliance, NE · (308) 762-6660 ASPIRATE PLEURA W/ IMAGING | $1,762.40 | $2,203.00 | — | 20% | Aug 18, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,762.40, median $1,762.40, highest $1,762.40.
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.