Thoracentesis cost in Kenton, OH — inpatient
In Kenton, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,449.20 to $2,449.20, with a median of $2,449.20. Across Ohio, the median is $1,825.53 at 94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Memorial Hospital Kenton, OH · (419) 673-0761 Hc Thoracentesis W Imaging | $2,449.20 | $3,768.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,449.20, median $2,449.20, highest $2,449.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,449.20 — 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.