Thoracentesis cost in Kilmarnock, VA — inpatient
In Kilmarnock, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,426.80 to $1,426.80, with a median of $1,426.80. Across Virginia, the median is $1,659.00 at 32 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock General Hospital Kilmarnock, VA · (804) 435-8000 HC Sp Thora for Aspiration | $1,426.80 | $2,378.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,426.80, median $1,426.80, highest $1,426.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,426.80 — 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.