Procedures
Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage) without imaging guidance cost in Kansas
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 Kansas
From 81 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kansas.
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 Kansas
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 Kansas, from 81 providers. Most listed prices: $396–$1,365.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems$289Hospital · BeloitEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- The University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital$305Hospital · OlatheEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- The University of Kansas Health System Paola Hospital$305Hospital · PaolaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Washington County HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingRead only$200Source: Washington County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Rice County District HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingRead only$206Source: Rice County District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Minneola District HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$210
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Minneola District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Goodland Reginal Medical CenterDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingRead only$217Source: Goodland Reginal Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- North Central Kansas Medical CenterDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$220
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: North Central Kansas Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nemaha Valley Community HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$224
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Nemaha Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kiowa County Memorial HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$225
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kiowa County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - South Central Kansas Regional Medical CenterDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$239
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $240
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ashland Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - William Newton HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$243
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: William Newton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Wichita County Health CenterDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$248
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Kiowa District HospitalDraining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imagingScan only$262
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kiowa District 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.