Thoracentesis cost in Manchester, CT — inpatient
In Manchester, CT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,068.01 to $2,068.01, with a median of $2,068.01. Across Connecticut, the median is $1,274.50 at 16 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial Hospital Manchester, CT · (860) 647-4780 THORACENTESIS ASP PLEURA W/IMG | $2,068.01 | $2,068.01 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,068.01, median $2,068.01, highest $2,068.01.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,068.01 — 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.