Thoracentesis cost in Lexington, TN — inpatient
In Lexington, TN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $351.73 to $351.73, with a median of $351.73. Across Tennessee, the median is $633.65 at 65 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County Community Hospital Lexington, TN · (731) 968-1801 PF ASPIRATE PLEURA W/ IMAGING | $351.73 | $879.33 | — | 60% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $351.73, median $351.73, highest $351.73.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $351.73 — 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.