Draining fluid from the chest (thoracentesis) in Indiana
CPT 32555 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $1,441 to $3,141 at the 3 Indiana hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Indiana typical cash price: $1,919
Indiana hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville | $4,367 | $1,441 | $1,825$925–$3,275 · 41 plans |
| Franciscan Health Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $8,309 | $1,919 | $5,401$1,327–$8,309 · 88 plans |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center | Fort Wayne | $6,281 | $3,141 | $3,246only 2 plans |
Common questions
How much does draining fluid from the chest (thoracentesis) cost at a hospital in Indiana?
At 3 Indiana hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for draining fluid from the chest (thoracentesis) is $1,919, and most charge between $1,537 and $2,896. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Which hospital in Indiana has the lowest cash price for draining fluid from the chest (thoracentesis)?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $1,441 at Deaconess Hospital Inc. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.