Procedures
Thoracentesis (draining fluid from around the lung) cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $312 (most listed prices $82.60–$1,090).
Cheapest in Texas
- $63
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Electra Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Heart of Texas Healthcare SystemThoracentesis (draining fluid from around the lung)Facility fee only$108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Heart of Texas Healthcare System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $170
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fisher County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $177
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: El Paso Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $319
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kell West Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $360
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $639
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Austin Center for Outpatient Surgery LPThoracentesis (draining fluid from around the lung)Facility fee only$1,354
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Austin Center for Outpatient Surgery LP price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.