Thoracentesis cost in Anchorage, AK — inpatient
In Anchorage, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,541.24 to $2,541.24, with a median of $2,541.24. Across Alaska, the median is $2,541.24 at 9 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Specialty Hospital Anchorage, AK HC THORACENTESIS NEEDLE/CATH PLEURA W/IMAGING | $2,541.24 | $3,258.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,541.24, median $2,541.24, highest $2,541.24.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,541.24 — 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.