Thoracentesis cost in South Bend, WA
In South Bend, WA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance: from $1,210.30 to $1,210.30, with a median of $1,210.30. Across Washington, the median is $1,366.08 at 43 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Lowest$1,210.30Willapa Harbor Hospital
Median$1,210.30half pay less
Highest$1,210.30in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willapa Harbor Hospital South Bend, WA · (360) 875-5526 ASPIRATION OF FLUID FROM CHEST CAVITY USING IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,210.30 | $1,729.00 | — | 30% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,210.30, median $1,210.30, highest $1,210.30.
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.