Thoracentesis cost in Penn Yan, NY — inpatient
In Penn Yan, NY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $877.95 to $877.95, with a median of $877.95. Across New York, the median is $1,228.00 at 89 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 Aug 27, 2026 and Aug 27, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldiers and Sailors Hospital Penn Yan, NY · (315) 787-4175 THORACENTESIS W/GUIDANCE | $877.95 | $2,194.87 | — | 60% | Aug 27, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $877.95, median $877.95, highest $877.95.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $877.95 — 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.