Thoracentesis cost in Sistersville, WV — inpatient
In Sistersville, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $2,041.13 to $2,041.13, with a median of $2,041.13. Across West Virginia, the median is $1,626.31 at 18 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sistersville General Hospital Sistersville, WV · (304) 652-2611 Thoracentesis Us Guided S&I | $2,041.13 | $3,401.89 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,041.13, median $2,041.13, highest $2,041.13.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,041.13 — 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.