Thoracentesis cost in Gassaway, WV
In Gassaway, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance: from $601.00 to $601.00, with a median of $601.00. Across West Virginia, the median is $1,367.50 at 24 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Lowest$601.00Braxton County Memorial Hospital
Median$601.00half pay less
Highest$601.00in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital Gassaway, WV · (304) 364-5156 ASPIRATE PLEURA W/ IMAGING | $601.00 | $1,202.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $601.00, median $601.00, highest $601.00.
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.