Thoracentesis cost in Ripley, WV
In Ripley, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance: from $2,655.50 to $2,655.50, with a median of $2,655.50. Across West Virginia, the median is $1,626.31 at 18 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Lowest$2,655.50Community Health Association
Median$2,655.50half pay less
Highest$2,655.50in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Association Ripley, WV · (304) 372-2731 ASPIRATE PLEURA W/ IMAGING | $2,655.50 | $5,311.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $2,655.50, median $2,655.50, highest $2,655.50.
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.