Procedures
Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage) without imaging guidance cost in Indiana
Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage) without imaging guidance is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Indiana
From 98 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.
Nationwide typical: $1,035 (most listed prices $415–$2,779).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis (32555) is now the norm and is priced as a separate bundle.
Cheapest in Indiana
Total price
Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage) without imaging guidance
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Indiana, from 98 providers. Most listed prices: $414–$1,911.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $249
- $255
- Bluffton Regional Medical Center$255Hospital · BlufftonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Franciscan Health LafayetteDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$244
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Lafayette price file · checked Nov 2026 - Lutheran Kosciusko HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$44.10est. $249 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $49.70est. $255 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Schneck Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Franciscan Health CarmelDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$255
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Carmel price file · checked Oct 2026 - Franciscan Health IndianapolisDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$255
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Indianapolis price file · checked Oct 2026 - Bluffton Regional Medical CenterDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$50.40est. $255 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bluffton Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lutheran Downtown HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$50.40est. $255 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lutheran Downtown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $56.70est. $262 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Dupont Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - The Orthopedic HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$56.70est. $262 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The Orthopedic Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63est. $268 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lutheran Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $270
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Reid Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Parkview Logansport HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$277
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Parkview Logansport Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.