Thoracentesis cost in Butler, AL — inpatient
In Butler, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,051.46 to $1,051.46, with a median of $1,051.46. Across Alabama, the median is $1,031.46 at 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL · (205) 459-9100 HC THORACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $1,051.46 | $1,383.50 | — | 24% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,051.46, median $1,051.46, highest $1,051.46.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,051.46 — 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.