Thoracentesis cost in Hamilton, AL
In Hamilton, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance: from $1,265.06 to $1,265.06, with a median of $1,265.06. Across Alabama, the median is $1,113.20 at 31 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Lowest$1,265.06Marion Regional Medical Center
Median$1,265.06half pay less
Highest$1,265.06in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Regional Medical Center Hamilton, AL · (205) 921-6200 HC THORACENTESIS NEEDLE/CATH PLEURA W/IMAGING | $1,265.06 | $2,942.00 | — | 57% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,265.06, median $1,265.06, highest $1,265.06.
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.