Procedures
Thoracentesis (draining fluid from around the lung) cost in Iowa
Thoracentesis (draining fluid from around the lung) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Iowa
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $312 (most listed prices $82.60–$1,090).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $87.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $150
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adair County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $193
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dallas County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $284
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $300
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026 - $306
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $421
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - $421
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Thoracentesis (draining fluid from around the lung)
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.