Thoracentesis cost in Bowman, ND — inpatient
In Bowman, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $991.80 to $991.80, with a median of $991.80. Across North Dakota, the median is $792.75 at 13 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Healthcare Services Bowman, ND · (701) 523-6555 US THORACENTESIS W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $991.80 | $1,102.00 | — | 10% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $991.80, median $991.80, highest $991.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $991.80 — 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.