Thoracentesis cost in Wray, CO — inpatient
In Wray, CO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for thoracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $617.98 to $617.98, with a median of $617.98. Across Colorado, the median is $1,339.80 at 29 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 32555, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2024 and Mar 1, 2024.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wray Community District Hospital Wray, CO · (970) 332-4811 CHG Thoracentesis - Charge | $617.98 | $823.98 | — | 25% | Mar 1, 2024 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $617.98, median $617.98, highest $617.98.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $617.98 — 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.