Thoracentesis cost in Cades, SC — inpatient
In Cades, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,134.50 to $1,134.50, with a median of $1,134.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $1,486.25 at 16 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center Cades, SC HB THORACENTESIS,ASPIRATE W IMG | $1,134.50 | $2,269.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,134.50, median $1,134.50, highest $1,134.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,134.50 — 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.